A) Petroglyphs are only found indoors. B) Rock paintings use more modern tools. C) There is no difference; they are the same. D) Petroglyphs are carved, while paintings are applied.
A) Any smooth rock will work. B) Igneous rock with lots of crystals. C) Soft, sedimentary rock. D) Rock with a dark outer layer and a lighter inner layer.
A) Metal chisels and hammers. B) Sandpaper and files. C) Acid etching tools. D) Hammerstone and chisel-like stone.
A) Polishing. B) Pecking or abrading. C) Metamorphosis. D) Sedimentation.
A) Iron oxides (ochre). B) Synthetic dyes. C) Modern acrylic paint. D) Plant sap.
A) Super glue. B) Water-based glue. C) Petroleum-based solvents. D) Animal fat or plant resins.
A) To dissolve the rock. B) To adhere the pigment to the rock surface. C) To change the color of the pigment. D) To make the pigment easier to find.
A) Nylon brushes. B) Sponge applicators. C) Spray cans. D) Fibers from plants or animal hair.
A) Clean the surface to remove loose dirt and debris. B) Sandblast the surface. C) Apply a layer of primer. D) Soak the rock in water.
A) Detailed portraits of historical figures. B) Human figures. C) Animals. D) Geometric shapes.
A) A written language. B) A type of sedimentary rock. C) A type of petroglyph. D) A rock painting.
A) Acid rain and weathering. B) The use of advanced cleaning methods. C) Excessive sunlight. D) Overpopulation of rabbits.
A) To preserve a record of the art before it deteriorates. B) To encourage graffiti artists. C) To sell the documentation for profit. D) Documentation isn't important.
A) Photography and digital scanning. B) Cutting out sections of the rock. C) Applying varnish to the surface. D) Taking rubbings with charcoal.
A) The natural weathering or coating on the rock surface. B) A type of paint used in rock paintings. C) A specific style of rock art. D) A tool used for carving petroglyphs.
A) Neither. B) Rock paintings. C) Both petroglyphs and rock paintings equally. D) Petroglyphs.
A) How much foot traffic the area receives. B) Cultural significance and availability of appropriate rock. C) Proximity to a shopping mall. D) How easy it is to access with a car.
A) Disrespecting existing cultural heritage sites. B) Not having enough rocks. C) Running out of pigments. D) None, art is always good.
A) Use natural, locally sourced materials. B) Clear a large area around the art. C) Import materials from around the world. D) Use power tools for faster results.
A) Relating to the study of rocks. B) Being geometric in design. C) Having animal-like characteristics. D) Having human-like characteristics.
A) Having human-like characteristics. B) Relating to the study of rocks. C) Being geometric in design. D) Having animal-like characteristics.
A) Whenever it's most convenient. B) At night with a flash. C) Early morning or late afternoon for softer light. D) Midday when the sun is directly overhead.
A) Oils from skin can damage the surface and promote growth of organisms. B) Touching it is bad luck. C) It might be booby trapped. D) The rock will crumble immediately.
A) Comic book characters. B) Images of skyscrapers. C) Photorealistic portraits. D) Spirals and geometric patterns.
A) Clay. B) Crushed minerals. C) Charcoal. D) Modern industrial paints with heavy metals.
A) Choose a sheltered location and use durable materials. B) Leave it exposed to the elements to 'age' faster. C) Build a glass case around it. D) Apply a layer of plastic sealant.
A) A small, circular depression pecked into a rock surface. B) A type of paint made from berries. C) A tool used to polish petroglyphs. D) A large, flat rock used as a canvas.
A) Ask a random stranger on the street. B) Ignore the regulations and hope for the best. C) Contact local cultural heritage authorities or land managers. D) Assume there are no regulations.
A) There is no danger, it adds to the history. B) It will attract unwanted attention from aliens. C) It can be considered vandalism and damage the original art. D) The rock will become cursed.
A) It's not important, just make whatever you like. B) So you can copy someone else's art. C) Symbols have no real meaning. D) To avoid misrepresentation or cultural appropriation. |