Which outcome results when a Roman aqueduct's settling basin experiences excessive silt buildup?

💡 Explanation

When silt accumulates, the settling basin's volume decreases, restricting flow due to reduced cross-sectional area because conservation of mass must be maintained. Therefore reduced capacity results, rather than increased velocity, integrity, or purification, which depend on different physical processes.

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