Which risk increases during Roman road construction using the Appian Way technique during heavy rainfall?

💡 Explanation

Increased rainfall would raise pressure within the soil due to increased pore water pressure, therefore causing road subsidence because it weakens the subgrade, causing collapse, rather than surface oxidation or thermal stress to pavers.

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