Which outcome threatens an ancient Roman aqueduct when subjected to extreme thermal stress?

💡 Explanation

Tensile cracking results from differential thermal expansion between the aqueduct's materials because the outer surfaces heat more rapidly than the inner core, therefore tensile stress exceeds the material's limit, rather than water flow impact or mineral changes.

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