Understanding Key Industrial Terms

What does the term 'agrarian' refer to?

• Related to urban development.

• Pertaining to industrial manufacturing.

• Connected to technological advancements.

• Agricultural or related to farming.

Define 'mass quantity' in the context of production.

• Mass quantity indicates the total weight of products produced in a factory.

• Mass quantity is the process of reducing production costs by using fewer materials.

• Mass quantity refers to the production of custom-made items.

• Mass quantity in production refers to the large-scale manufacturing of standardized products.

What is the primary focus of manufacturing?

• To produce goods efficiently and effectively.

• To conduct market research and analysis.

• To create services for customers.

• To manage supply chain logistics.

How are textiles produced and what are their uses?

• Textiles have no applications in the medical field.

• Textiles are primarily produced from metals.

• Textiles are only used for making shoes.

• Textiles are used in clothing, home furnishings, industrial applications, and medical supplies.

What is the function of a pump in industrial settings?

• To move fluids from one location to another.

• To store fluids temporarily.

• To filter impurities from liquids.

• To heat fluids for processing.

Describe the process of mining and its significance.

• Mining is significant as it provides essential resources for various industries

• Mining is only important for gold extraction.

• Mining has no impact on job creation.

• Mining is solely an environmental hazard without benefits.

What does the term 'stroke' mean in mechanical contexts?

• The force applied to a moving part.

• The speed of a moving part during operation.

• The angle of rotation of a moving part.

• The distance traveled by a moving part during one complete cycle of its motion.

Explain the term 'mechanism' and provide an example.

• A mechanism is a type of animal, like a lion or tiger.

• A mechanism refers to a type of musical instrument, such as a piano or guitar.

• An example of a mechanism is the human heart, which functions as a pump to circulate blood throughout the body.

• An example of a mechanism is a computer program that runs applications.

What does 'prior to' indicate in a historical context?

• A description of a specific location in history.

• A time period or event that occurs before another specified time or event.

• A term used to indicate a significant historical figure.

• A time period or event that occurs after another specified time or event.

What is a cottage industry and how does it differ from large-scale manufacturing?

• A cottage industry is a small-scale, home-based production system

• Large-scale manufacturing is always environmentally friendly.

• Cottage industries rely solely on automated machinery.

• A cottage industry is a large factory producing goods.