Which consequence occurs when an aqueduct supplying a Roman fort is breached?

💡 Explanation

A breach means water pressures within the fort decrease via Hydrostatic pressure loss, because the influx of water no longer equals the demand. Therefore, gristmills used for milling grain operate less efficiently leading to insufficient rations, rather than any of the other alternatives.

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