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← HistoryWhich outcome resulted from Roman fortifications experiencing subsidence?
A)Wall collapse and instability✓
B)Decreased range of ballistae
C)Increased moat filtration rate
D)Higher defender maneuverability
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Wall collapse occurs because differential soil settling causes structural instability via soil consolidation, causing cracking; therefore, the walls failed, rather than improving defensive capabilities assuming uniform and solid ground mechanics.
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