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← HistoryWhich defensive outcome increased the lifespan of Roman timber forts after initial construction?
A)External plaster inhibits moisture diffusion
B)Creosote prevents fungal degradation✓
C)Lime mortar repels insect tunneling
D)Strategic moats limit ground saturation
💡 Explanation
Applying creosote prolonged the lifespan due to its biocidal preservation mechanism against wood-eating organisms. The timbers resist breakdown, therefore extending the structure's usability duration, rather than external reinforcements or other methods of pest control.
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