Fossil Fuels, Steam Power, and the Rise of Manufacturing Quiz

Which of the following best explains why the Industrial Revolution began in Great Britain?

• Britain had the largest population in Europe

• Britain had used up most of its trees and needed alternative fuel sources

• Britain had the most advanced scientific knowledge at the time

• Britain had the largest colonial empire

What can be inferred about the relationship between technological advances and social changes during the Industrial Revolution?

• Technological advances had no impact on social structures

• Social changes drove technological advances

• Technological advances led to significant social changes, like urbanization

• Social changes completely halted technological progress

Based on the passage, which statement best describes the spread of industrialization?

• It was confined to Great Britain for centuries

• It spread rapidly and evenly across the globe

• It spread first to nearby European countries, then to the United States

• It only affected English-speaking countries

What was the first application of James Watt’s steam engine?

• To power trains and ships

• To pump water out of coal mines

• To power factories

• To improve agricultural machinery

What is one of the costs of Industrialization mentioned in the text?

• Higher levels of personal labor

• A rapid increase in the rate of change

• A simpler, less complex society

• A decrease in environmental complexity

Why was Bubbly Creek named so?

• It was a source of clean water for the city

• Methane gas created bubbles on the surface of the water

• The creek was a major transportation route for boats

• It was a site for industrial development

What is the action of creating coal from underground reserves?

• The action of creating coal from underground reserves

• The method of separating coal from other rocks

• The removal of unwanted materials, such as water, from coal mines

• The process of transporting coal from mines to factories

What does the author mean by “there was little in reserves” in paragraph 3?

• There was a surplus of energy sources

• Energy sources were limited and not stored for future use

• There was an abundance of fossil fuels

• Energy was stored for long-term use

How does the author make connections between the Industrial Revolution and the changes in human society?

• By listing the names of inventors

• By comparing the past and present energy sources

• By describing the process of coal formation

• By explaining the geographical distribution of fossil fuels

What is the central idea of the article, “Fossil Fuels, Steam Power, and Rise of Manufacturing”? (RI 8.2)

• The Industrial Revolution only affected transportation and agriculture.

•  The use of fossil fuels during the Industrial Revolution led to widespread social and economic changes that continue to shape society today.

• The world population grew rapidly because of advances in farming during the Industrial Revolution.

• The Industrial Revolution mainly brought negative consequences, without any positive outcomes.