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← HistoryWhich outcome regarding Roman roads resulted from extensive use?
A)Roadside marker stones faced removal
B)Roadway height slowly caused erosion
C)Gravel compaction reduced effective drainage✓
D)Sedimentary petrification became widespread
💡 Explanation
Increased traffic resulted in greater compaction of the gravel layer, which decreased the effectiveness of the designed drainage via reduced permeability; therefore, standing water accelerated road degradation, rather than preserving roadway elements like roadside markers through dryness.
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