ACT English Prep Passage 4

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What is the purpose of public museums?

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Public museums exist to educate the public and provide stewardship of their collections.

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What does stewardship in the context of museums refer to?

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Stewardship refers to the legal and ethical management, care, documentation, and use of museum collections.

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What percentage of a museum's collection is typically on display?

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About ten percent of a museum's collection is typically on display.

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What happens to the remaining ninety percent of a museum's collection?

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The remaining ninety percent of a museum's collection remains in storage.

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What is visible storage in a museum?

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Visible storage is a display method where artifacts are placed close together, often from floor to ceiling, allowing for more items to be shown.

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Why might a museum use visible storage?

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Museums might use visible storage due to space constraints that prevent traditional displays.

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What is the impact of displaying a small portion of artifacts on public access?

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Displaying a small portion of artifacts severely compresses public access and therefore public education.

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What does the term 'compress' mean in the context of museum displays?

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In this context, 'compress' means to severely limit or reduce public access to artifacts.

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What is a challenge faced by museums regarding storage?

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A challenge faced by museums is finding enough suitable storage space for a large number of artifacts.

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What does the term 'delicate items' refer to in a museum context?

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Delicate items refer to artifacts that are fragile and require special care and storage conditions.