Preservation means to protect something from damage or harm; keeping it in its orginal state. It also means to keep something safe from rotting.

Documents are preserved by keeping them out of the light and in cool areas. Fruits and vegetables can also be preserved by making them into jelly or jam or by canning them. This keeps the food from spoiling so it can be enjoyed later.

By preserving documents, we are able to learn about people and events that have happened in the past.

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