Frances Perkins and the Triangle Factory Fire

In paragraph 15 of "Frances Perkins and the Tiangle Factory Fire", the author includes a direct quotation from Mary Bucelli in order to ____________

• explain the factory workers’ actions during the fire.

• persuade readers that the fire could have been prevented.

• explain why the fire spread so quickly.

• describe what happened after the fire

What scientific principle can be applied to understand the rapid spread of the Triangle Factory Fire?

• Convection currents

• Newton's third law

• Photosynthesis

• Electromagnetic induction

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Which material's properties contributed to the intensity of the Triangle Factory Fire?

• Asbestos

• Cotton

• Steel

• Glass

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How does the concept of 'flash point' relate to the Triangle Factory Fire?

• It determines the temperature at which a material ignites.

• It measures the speed of fire spread.

• It indicates the color of the flames.

• It shows the duration a fire can last.

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What role does oxygen play in the combustion process observed in the Triangle Factory Fire?

• It acts as a fuel.

• It is a catalyst.

• It is a reactant.

• It is a product.

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Which scientific method could be used to investigate the causes of the Triangle Factory Fire?

• Experimental design

• Comparative analysis

• Forensic analysis

• Statistical modeling

What is the significance of the 'fire triangle' in understanding the Triangle Factory Fire?

• It explains the chemical reaction of fire.

• It describes the three elements needed for fire.

• It measures the intensity of fire.

• It predicts the spread of fire.

How does the concept of 'thermal conductivity' relate to the materials used in the Triangle Factory?

• It affects how quickly materials heat up.

• It determines the color of the fire.

• It measures the fire's temperature.

• It predicts the fire's duration.

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What scientific equipment could have been used to prevent the Triangle Factory Fire?

• Thermometer

• Fire extinguisher

• Barometer

• Spectrometer

Which chemical reaction is primarily responsible for the combustion in the Triangle Factory Fire?

• Oxidation

• Reduction

• Neutralization

• Hydrolysis