Question

question 4 of 5
which man - made object is likely to endure long after humans have disappeared from new york city?

a. ceilings
b. sewer systems
c. bronze sculptures
d. steel i - beams

Explanation:

To determine which man - made object endures long, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Ceilings are often made of materials like drywall or plaster, which are not very durable over long periods without maintenance and are prone to decay or collapse.
• Option B: Sewer systems are underground and made of materials like concrete or metal pipes. But they are part of a complex system that relies on human - made structures around them and are also subject to corrosion and damage from natural processes over very long timescales.
• Option C: Bronze sculptures are made of bronze, an alloy that is relatively resistant to corrosion. Bronze has been known to endure for thousands of years, even in outdoor environments.
• Option D: Steel I - beams are made of steel, which is prone to rusting (corrosion) when exposed to the elements. Without maintenance, steel structures will deteriorate over time.

Among these, bronze sculptures have a better chance of enduring long after humans are gone due to the corrosion - resistant nature of bronze.

Answer:

C. Bronze sculptures