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← HistoryWhich outcome occurred when Roman roads exceeded settling constraints?
A)Roadbed sinking and course changes✓
B)Decreased road material supply chain
C)Increased quarrying expansion halts
D)Galloping structural resonance amplification starts
💡 Explanation
Roads settled unevenly because soil compaction proceeded imperfectly, therefore the roadbed sunk leading to course changes rather than uniform settling seen in less trafficked areas due to insufficient compaction.
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