What was the primary power source for machines before the introduction of steam power?

• Steam

• Electricity

• Animal and human power

• Solar energy

Who improved the steam engine to enhance its efficiency significantly in the late 1700s?

• Thomas Edison

• James Watt

• Isaac Newton

• Benjamin Franklin

What was one major advantage of steam power in factories?

• Reduced need for human labor

• Ability to work without any fuel

• Increased production costs

• Decreased material strength

Which was the first public steam-powered railway?

• The London Underground

• The Stockton and Darlington Railway

• The Orient Express

• The Trans-Siberian Railway

What was a significant impact of steam-powered transportation?

• Reduction in urban population

• Transformation of societal and economic structures

• Increased travel and transport times

• Decreased movement of goods and people