Which problem did early Roman aqueducts face when traversing geographically lower areas at intermediate points?

💡 Explanation

When Roman aqueducts dipped into valleys, gravity increased the hydrostatic pressure because the elevation change added to the water column, potentially exceeding the structural limits of the channel. Therefore over-pressurization was a risk, rather than backflow, sedimentation, or algae, which relate to other factors.

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