Which risk increased due to mineral deposition in Roman aqueducts lacking maintenance?

💡 Explanation

When mineral deposits accumulated, channel cross-section decreased because mineral precipitation reduced the open area, leading to flow restriction. Therefore a reduced flow rate resulted, rather than structural collapse, algae blooms, or immediate cracking, which require different load patterns, biological activity, or temperature gradients.

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