What can be inferred from the passage about reducing the effects of material compacting? A. Downward pressure is dispersed by semicircular roofs. B. Masonry is stacked vertically by increasin

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What can be inferred from the passage about reducing the effects of material compacting?

Downward pressure is dispersed by semicircular roofs.

Masonry is stacked vertically by increasing compression.

Vertical roofs are bent to counteract air pressure.

Buildings are spanned to account for the force of gravity.

Giải thích

Thông tin: Arches, vaults, and domes were specifically developed to alleviate the compression by directing the spanning element along a curve rather than a straight line.