Which outcome most likely occurs when Roman aqueduct lime-mortar degradation accelerates?

💡 Explanation

Accelerated mortar degradation causes increased permeability via hydraulic action, because porosity widens, therefore water leaks become extensive, reducing flow rate, rather than increasing tensile strength or affecting microbial growth or sediment because they don't depend on mortar integrity in this scenario.

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