Question

this statue of leshan giant buddha in sichuan, china, is carved directly into the mountainside. the color and texture of the statue are constantly changing due to the pollutants from vehicles and industries nearby. what are the two main causes of the changes to the statue?
a. wind and rainfall
b. rainfall and chemical reaction
c. rainfall and gravity
d. gravity and wind
e. wind and chemical reaction

Explanation:

The text mentions pollutants from vehicles and industries nearby cause changes. Pollutants can lead to chemical reactions. Rainfall can also affect the statue's color and texture. Wind and gravity are not mentioned as causes related to the pollutants - induced changes.

Answer:

B. rainfall and chemical reaction