Year 9 Industrial Revolution

When did the Industrial Revolution begin?

• Around 1900

• In 1889

• In 1848

• Around 1760

What was a major change during the Industrial Revolution?

• Decrease in coal usage

• Decrease in factory jobs

• Use of coal and steam as sources of energy

• Introduction of the internet

What replaced wood or peat as a primary fuel source?

• Electricity

• Coal

• Solar power

• Natural gas

What invention was crucial for the operation of large factories?

• The telephone

• The light bulb

• The steam engine

• The computer

What did the steam locomotive and railways improve?

• Agricultural production

• Internet connectivity

• Travel and transport

• Home heating

Before the Industrial Revolution, where did craftspeople typically work?

• In their own homes or small workshops

• In large factories

• In outdoor markets

• In government buildings

What was a result of the Industrial Revolution in Scotland?

• The decrease in engineering projects

• The end of coal mining

• The construction of the Forth Rail Bridge

• The decline of the textile industry

Why were canals introduced?

• To reduce road traffic

• To improve drinking water supply

• For recreational boating

• To move large volumes of goods

What was a feature of roads after their improvement?

• They were electrified

• They were only for pedestrians

• They were macadamised

• They were made of glass

What became possible with the advancements in engineering?

• Construction of the Bell Rock lighthouse

• The creation of the internet

• Discovery of new continents

• The invention of the smartphone