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← HistoryWhich risk increased along extensive Roman roads due to decreased reaction time?
A)Localized increased river silt deposition
B)Faster mortar degradation rate overall
C)Increased banditry and ambush events✓
D)Unexpected accelerated glacial recession
💡 Explanation
Increased mobility fostered increased banditry because longer, straighter roads enhanced opportunity for ambush; therefore attacks were more common, rather than mortar/silt issues, affecting road utilization and perceived risks.
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