Q4W3 SS connection (U5L5)

What does the word “colossal” mean in the passage?

• Very small

• Very large

• Weak

• Shiny

What problem did the Statue of Liberty’s torch have?

• It was too small

• It was made of gold

• It had issues with corrosion

• It was never built

What metal was chosen for the statue’s outer layer?

• Gold

• Silver

• Copper

• Iron

Why did people put holes in the torch?

• To make it stronger

• To let water in

• To make the torch glow

• To remove the rust

What problem did the changes to the torch cause?

• It became too bright

• Water leaked inside, causing rust

• The statue turned gold

• The torch disappeared

What happens when water, oxygen, and iron come into contact?

• The statue turns green

• The iron gets stronger

• An oxidation reaction forms rust

• The torch glows brighter

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What is corrosion?

• The process of metals becoming shiny

• The process of metals breaking down over time

• A way to protect statues

• A type of painting

How did the National Park Service fix the problem in the 1980s?

• They made the torch bigger

• They added more holes

• They removed the corroded torch and replaced it

• They moved the statue to a new location

What was added to the flame of the new torch to prevent corrosion?

• A layer of gold

• A layer of paint

• A layer of iron

• A layer of glass

Why does gold protect the torch from corrosion?

• It is very light

• It never corrodes

• It makes the torch glow brighter

• It absorbs water