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← HistoryWhich risk increased for Roman aqueducts built using travertine?
A)Increased scaling on channel surfaces✓
B)Reduced sedimentation of transported water
C)Decreased hydraulic head pressure loss
D)Minimized impact of seismic movements
💡 Explanation
Increased scaling rises because of carbonate precipitation due to prolonged water contact with travertine; mineral dissolution occurs at the surface boundary, therefore, the water's pH increases inducing encrustation issues rather than cleaner water.
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