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← HistoryWhich consequence resulted from exceeding Appian Way's drainage capacity?
A)Roadbed subsidence accelerates degradation✓
B)Increased cartwheel bearing stress
C)Slower legionary troop movements
D)Reduced trade volumes occur gradually
💡 Explanation
Roadbed subsidence occurred due to high water weakening the foundations; exceeding threshold triggered soil washout beneath pavement via hydraulic action. Therefore, the roadbed subsided accelerating cracking, rather than uniformly wearing because the unstable base degraded unevenly.
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