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← HistoryWhich risk inherently increased during the construction of tiered ziggurats?
A)Reduced structural integrity via differential settling✓
B)Compromised waterproofing against seasonal flooding
C)Inefficient drainage via clay brick degradation
D)Overburdened foundation via seismic tremors
💡 Explanation
Stress concentration rises at each level of a tiered ziggurat because new loading on lower courses causes consolidation; differential settling occurs, rather than even compression, therefore structural cracking is more likely.
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