Which structural consequence results from prolonged mineral deposition within a Roman aqueduct channel?

💡 Explanation

When mineral-rich water continuously flows, scaling occurs due to precipitation of calcium carbonate and other minerals, reducing the cross-sectional area and increasing frictional resistance, thus limiting flow. Therefore reduced flow results, rather than instability, pressure increase, or degradation which depend on external factors.

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