Steam Engine

How did the steam engine improve transportation methods in the 19th century?

• It allowed for faster communication through telegraphs.

• It enabled ships and trains to transport goods and people more efficiently.

• It reduced the reliance on human labor in factories.

• It increased the cost of building infrastructure.

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What was an environmental impact of the increased use of steam-powered transportation?

• There was a significant reduction in air pollution.

• There was an increase in the use of renewable energy sources.

• There was an increase in noise and air pollution from engines.

• There was a decrease in land usage for transportation routes.

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As a result of the steam engine..

• Laborers was paid at a higher wage

• The workday required only one shift

• Machines replaced most human labor

• Factories could be built anywhere

The steam engine played an important role in industrialization.

• True

• False

What impact did the steam engine have on the labor market in transportation industries?

• It decreased the number of jobs as machines replaced manual labor.

• It increased the number of specialized jobs, such as engineers and mechanics.

• It had no impact on employment in transportation industries.

• It led to a decrease in wages due to decreased demand for labor.

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Which engine was used in railway transport?

• Water

• Steam

• Petrol

Industries benefited as goods could be transported in

• Faster and less quantity

• Faster and larger quantity

• Slower and larger quantity

Who is credited with improving the steam engine in the late 18th century, making it more efficient for industrial use?

• A) Thomas Newcomen

• B) James Watt

• C) George Stephenson

• D) Richard Trevithick

What was one of the primary industries transformed by the steam engine during the Industrial Revolution?

• A) Textile industry

• B) Agriculture

• C) Information technology

• D) Aerospace

How did the steam engine contribute to urbanization in the 19th century?

• A) By reducing the need for urban centers

• B) By enabling faster travel and transport, leading to city growth

• C) By decreasing factory production

• D) By increasing rural employment