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← HistoryWhich risk increased significantly when Roman concrete masonry techniques declined?
A)Gladiatorial combat casualty rates
B)Aqueduct structural collapse frequency✓
C)Lead pipe contamination levels
D)Agricultural crop spoilage rates
💡 Explanation
Without the pozzolanic reaction forming strong cementitious bonds, aqueducts experienced greater instability, therefore structural collapse became more frequent, rather than the alternatives, because the composition dictated longevity via hydraulic cement hardening.
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