Which risk increases when a Roman aqueduct's inverted siphon segment settles unevenly over long periods?

💡 Explanation

Disrupted hydraulic head pressure occurs where uneven siphon settlement reduces the outlet's height differential because the gravity effect is diminished. Therefore, flow is altered, rather than sedimentation or simple material degradation from consistent pressure.

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