1959 Water as Industrial Power Source, Resource: Johns Hopkins Science Review

Water has been a crucial power source for industry, starting with water wheels and evolving to steam engines. Today, water is vital in hydroelectric and steam plants, requiring vast amounts for cooling. Industries also use water extensively for cooling and washing during manufacturing processes.

What was the first device used to harness water for power in industry?

• Steam engine

• Hydroelectric plant

• Water wheel

• Windmill

Who was responsible for developing a method to convert water into power using a steam engine?

• Thomas Edison

• Alexander Graham Bell

• Nikola Tesla

• James Watts

How much cooling water does a 600,000 kilowatt power plant require daily?

• 750 million gallons

• Two billion gallons

• One billion gallons

• 500 million gallons

Which company is mentioned as using half a billion gallons of water daily for cooling?

• ExxonMobil

• Bethlehem Steel Company

• Ford Motor Company

• General Electric

Which of the following products requires extensive washing during manufacturing?

• Textiles

• Electronics

• Furniture

• Vehicles