Why was concrete better than stone for building in the Roman empire?
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Responses
It was more flexible than stone when dry.
It was more flexible than stone when dry.
It was heavier than stone when dry.
It was heavier than stone when dry.
It was lighter and easier to use than stone.
It was lighter and easier to use than stone.
It was stronger and more durable than stone.
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The most accurate response is: It was stronger and more durable than stone.
Concrete allowed for greater flexibility in design and construction, enabling the Romans to create larger and more complex structures, such as domes and aqueducts, that were not possible with traditional stone.
