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← HistoryWhich construction challenge increases when a Roman siege ramp reaches a city wall's height?
A)Wall collapse stability decreases
B)Crew vulnerability to attacks rises✓
C)Material transport complexity reduces
D)Artillery destructive power amplifies
💡 Explanation
Crew vulnerability rises because the increased height reduces protection, leading to easier targeting; therefore, defending forces gain a better line of sight for attacks, rather than structural instability increasing during construction.
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