Which mechanism enabled Roman aqueducts to maintain a consistent water flow across valleys despite elevation changes?

💡 Explanation

When aqueducts crossed valleys, consistent gradient control maintained water flow using gravity because a slight, continuous slope ensured constant potential energy conversion to kinetic energy. Therefore, precise gradient resulted, rather than pressure regulation, siphoning or pumping, which require more advanced technology not available at the time.

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