Steam and Sail
Quiz
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English
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3rd Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
Mabel Flores
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What invention did Robert Fulton reveal on August 17, 1807?
The steamboat called the Clermont.
The telegraph.
The cotton gin.
The light bulb.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the main advantage of steamboats compared to other boats at the time?
Steamboats could carry goods quicker and more cheaply than other boats, and could travel in shallow water.
Steamboats were smaller and could only be used on oceans.
Steamboats required no fuel to operate.
Steamboats could only travel downstream.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which river did the Clermont travel up from New York City to Albany?
The Hudson River.
The Mississippi River.
The Ohio River.
The Delaware River.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why was the Mississippi River important for steamboats?
It helped steamboats travel deeper into the interior of the country and allowed trade along the rivers to flourish.
It was the only river where steamboats could be built.
It was the shortest river in the United States.
It prevented steamboats from traveling to the ocean.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What type of engine did the Clermont use to drive its paddle wheels?
A steam engine.
A diesel engine.
An electric motor.
A gasoline engine.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to the passage, why was there a high demand for fast ships in Great Britain?
Because whoever had the fastest ship could make the most money by bringing their tea to market first.
Because fast ships were needed for military purposes only.
Because slow ships were banned by the government.
Because fast ships were easier to build than slow ships.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What were some features of the new sailing ships called clippers?
They had as many sails as possible, were longer and narrower than older ships, and were designed to travel at a fast pace over ocean waves.
They were powered by steam engines and had metal hulls for extra durability.
They were small fishing boats used only in rivers and lakes.
They had only one large sail and were primarily used for carrying livestock.
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