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← HistoryWhich consequence increased erosion along Roman roads built on steep slopes?
A)Groma misalignments induced grade distortions
B)Insufficient drainage caused hydraulic scouring✓
C)Centuriation impacted compaction timing
D)Lack of lime lowered aggregate cohesion
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Hydraulic scouring became prevalent due to inadequate runoff control; this process involves detachment and transport of particles. Because roads lacked sufficient culverts and drainage ditches, increased water flow concentrated during rainfall. Therefore scouring worsened erosion, rather than compaction or alignment errors.
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