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The video discusses the role of coke in the industrial revolution and Dudley's leadership in green technology. It highlights Westfield's creation of the first electric racing car and the West Midlands' status as a battery tech hub. The government supports innovation with a new science funding agency. The UK leads in technologies like quantum computing and AI, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050. The focus is on becoming a science superpower by bridging the gap between invention and application to create new industries and jobs.

What was the significant change in the industrial revolution that had environmental benefits?

• Switching from coal to oil

• Switching from gas to electricity

• Switching from charcoal to coke

• Switching from wood to coal

Which UK location is noted for its advancements in green technology and electric vehicles?

• London

• Dudley

• Birmingham

• Manchester

What is the UK government planning to create to support high-risk, high-reward projects?

• A science funding agency

• A new university

• A technology park

• A research council

Which of the following fields is the UK aiming to lead in?

• Automobile manufacturing

• Quantum computing

• Textile industry

• Agriculture

What is the UK's goal in terms of its global standing in science?

• To become a military superpower

• To become a science superpower

• To become a cultural superpower

• To become an economic superpower