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← HistoryWhich outcome results from prolonged exposure of Mughal-era pietra dura inlay to acidic rainfall?
A)Dissolution of carbonate from marble✓
B)Oxidation of metallic pigment surfaces
C)Formation of silicate mineral layers
D)Increased structural integrity of mortar
💡 Explanation
Acid rain causes dissolution because it reacts with the calcium carbonate in the marble, a process involving chemical weathering; therefore, the marble weathers, rather than the metal oxidizing or silica forming, which require different environmental conditions.
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