What term describes depressions in a road caused by wear?

• A. Heavy Smoking
• B. Potholes
• C. Overeating
• D. Contemptuous

Answer: (B)

Depressions in a road caused by wear are called potholes. They form when water seeps into cracks, freezes and expands, loosening surrounding material; repeated traffic then breaks away the weakened pavement, creating a hole that can grow over time. Potholes signal pavement distress and highlight the need for repair to prevent tire damage and accidents. The other terms describe things unrelated to roads—smoking, overeating, or contempt—so they don’t fit as the description of road damage.