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A tarry mixture used to make a smooth hard surface on roads and paths?
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Asphalt. Macadam is another common name for the process. To Macadamize something is to pave it with asphalt.
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What surface area of Britain is covered by roads?
Approximately 2% of the total surface area of Britain is covered by roads.
What is meant by roads crossing roads?
When two roads cross, they form an intersection.
What did the Romans use a groma for?
Romans use the Groma to buils the roads. The roads that are made by Romans are straight. The Groma makes the roads straight
How long will it take you to walk 2.5 miles?
That depends on how fast you walk of course, but if we assume 3 miles per hour, which is pretty average, 2.5 miles should take about 50 minutes. A brisk walk at 4 mph would take about 35 minutes. This is relatively easy on roads. Over country paths 2-3 mph is more likely.
How does slope apply to the steepness of roads?
because
what is the name of a tarry mixture used to make smooth surface on roads or paths?
The tarry mixture used to make smooth surfaces on roads or paths is called asphalt or bitumen. It is a sticky, black, and highly viscous liquid or semi-solid form of petroleum.
How where roman roads built?
they were built with smooth rocks on the to top. Then on the side there were paths for people when solider were marching down the road.
Place where roads or paths meet?
Intersect
Why do roads shine?
Roads appear to shine when wet because of the reflection and refraction of light on the smooth surface of the water. This creates a glossy effect that makes the road appear shiny.
Is tarmac an impermeable rock?
Tarmac is not a rock; it is a man-made material used for surfacing roads, driveways, and parking lots. It is a mixture of asphalt and aggregate materials that form a smooth and durable surface. Tarmac is not impermeable and can allow some water to pass through its surface.
Which type of roads has the most friction?
Rough asphalt roads typically have the most friction due to the texture of the surface, which provides better traction for vehicles. Smooth roads, such as concrete or tarmac, may have less friction and can be more slippery, especially when wet.
What are the release dates for History's Mysteries - 1998 Roman Roads Paths to Empire 5-10?
History's Mysteries - 1998 Roman Roads Paths to Empire 5-10 was released on: USA: 2002
How did travellers find their way before useful maps?
roads and paths
What causes shimmy when going over bumpy roads?
Inadequate shocks, and or suspension components that are usually on passenger cars that aren't designed to travel on any surface other than a smooth, paved surface.
Was there roads in the Persian Empire?
The question is "WERE there roads in the Persian empire". The simple answer is no, the Persians only had dirt paths they travelled on but not "roads" by definition being a paved path. The Romans invented roads.
What do people walk on?
People typically walk on surfaces like sidewalks, roads, grass, dirt paths, or floors indoors. The specific surface depends on the setting and environment in which they are walking.
Who invented the road?
Roads were not invented. They started as animal trails, then became the worn paths that people walked on. When people developed carts, they began to widen and improve those paths and the result was what we now call roads.
