Along sloped Roman roads, which outcome leads to deformation when soil compaction is insufficient?

💡 Explanation

Insufficient compaction increases pore space; elevated water infiltration can then lead to increased hydrostatic pore ­pressure because the soil's permeability is also affected. Therefore the road deforms, rather than maintain its shape due to overburden.

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