Year 9 JacPlus 18.12

What was one of the main impacts of industrialization on transportation?

• Increased reliance on local markets

• Decreased need for transportation

• Shifted production to smaller scale factories

• Required reliable means of transporting raw materials and finished products

Why did factories have to be located near resources like fast-flowing rivers or coal and water supplies?

• To reduce transportation costs for raw materials and finished goods

• To increase the availability of skilled labor in rural areas

• To take advantage of the scenic views for employee morale

• To minimise the impact of pollution on urban areas

Summarise the main benefits of new forms of transport for industrial production.

What animal was used to tow barges along canals for transporting heavier loads?

• Oxen

• Donkeys

• Horses

• Camels

What were the key canals built for transporting coal in the 18th century?

• Erie Canal and Panama Canal

• Suez Canal and Grand Canal

• Sankey Canal and Bridgewater Canal

• Manchester Ship Canal and Caledonian Canal

Why was transportation of goods by water crucial in Britain?

• Because of their dislike of roads

• Because of its speed and the large number of useful, long rivers

• To avoid road congestion

• To promote environmental sustainability

What was the purpose of developing canals during the Industrial Revolution?

• To transport large loads of industrial products

• To provide drinking water to cities

• To generate electricity

• To build recreational areas

How did privately owned canals become profitable?

• By offering free transportation services

• By charging fees for transporting goods

• By relying on government subsidies

• By investing in other industries

Why was transporting coal by canal cheaper than by road?

• It required less manpower

• It was faster than walking

• It was more environmentally friendly

• It used less labour, was faster and was safer

What were canals built for in England?

• To transport people between cities

• To carry raw materials to factories and finished products to markets

• To provide water for irrigation

• To generate electricity