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← HistoryWhich consequence results when medieval aqueducts in Perugia lack sufficient maintenance?
A)Increased biological growth within structures
B)Reduced flow stemming from mineral scaling✓
C)Enhanced structural integrity from settlement
D)Decreased overall water pressure downstream
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Reduced flow results due to mineral scaling; because calcium carbonate precipitates, the effective cross-sectional area decreases, therefore decreasing water delivery. This scaling restricts the flow path, rather than enhanced structural integrity or pressure improvements.
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