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← HistoryWhich consequence resulted, during ziggurat construction, from inadequate soil compaction?
A)Increased material transport cost
B)Foundation subsidence and tilting✓
C)Accelerated tool wear
D)Reduced ritual visibility
💡 Explanation
Foundation subsidence follows a settlement pattern linked to ineffective historical compaction effort. Uneven weight distribution then causes structural failure because differential settlement leads to increased stress, therefore causes tilting, rather than other consequences under proper operation.
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