Hidden in the Sands
Uncovering Qatar’s Past
Worksheets
N –– Conservation
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(1) “Conservators need a good knowledge of science.” True or false?
My reason _________________________________________________
(2) “Objects made of wood found in waterlogged soil cannot be saved or
conserved.” True or false?
My reason _________________________________________________
(3) “Salt in coastal pieces of pottery is extremely easy to remove.” True
or false?
My reason _________________________________________________
(4) “Piecing together pottery pieces to recreate a plate takes a long
time.” True or false?
My reason _________________________________________________
(5) “Glass is 75% silica which dissolves in hot weather.” True or false?
My reason _________________________________________________
(6) “Pure gold items do not decay at all.” True or false?
My reason _________________________________________________
(7) “Gold mixed with copper might corrode very quickly.” True or false?
My reason _________________________________________________
(8) “Iron objects can corrode completely”. True or false?
My reason _________________________________________________
(9) “When I’m older I might become an archaeologist”. True or false?
My reason _________________________________________________
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