Underwater Discoveries and Ancient Statues

A chemist on vacation in Italy discovers a life-size bronze statue while scuba diving. This rare find is significant because ancient bronze statues are uncommon due to their historical repurposing for metal. The statue survived by being buried underwater, avoiding being melted down for weaponry or engineering.

What activity was the chemist engaged in when he made his discovery?

• Visiting a museum

• Exploring a cave

• Scuba diving

• Hiking in the mountains

What did Stephano Martini initially think he found on the ocean floor?

• A rare fish

• A shipwreck

• A treasure chest

• A human body

What was the actual object that Stephano discovered underwater?

• A gold coin

• A coral reef

• A bronze statue

• A sunken boat

Why are ancient bronze statues considered rare?

• They were often lost in wars

• They were usually melted down for metal

• They were buried underground

• They were destroyed by natural disasters

How did the bronze statue survive through the ages?

• It was hidden in a cave

• It was protected by a family

• It was preserved in a museum

• It was buried underwater