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← HistoryWhich consequence occurs when winter freeze/thaw cycles act on Roman mosaics?
A)Tesserae adhesion gradually decreases✓
B)Pigment alteration increases sharply
C)Substrate expansion remains minimal
D)Visual distortion avoids detection
💡 Explanation
Progressive tesserae detachment results from **frost wedging** because water penetrates gaps, expands upon freezing, and loosens the bond between tesserae and the underlying mortar; therefore, adhesion fails gradually rather than pigment changes being amplified.
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