Which outcome occurs when Roman road construction encounters subsidence?

💡 Explanation

Frequent repairs elevating surfaces are needed because differential settling causes road failure. Subsidence weakens load-bearing capacity due to differential COMPACTION of soil below, therefore repairs require elevation adjustments, rather than inherent prevention or resistance.

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