Richard Trevithick developes high-pressure steam engine

1. In which century did Richard Trevithick develop the high-pressure steam engine?

A) 19th century
B) 17th century
C) 18th century
D) 20th century

2. Where was Richard Trevithick born?

A) Wales
B) Scotland
C) Cornwall, England
D) Ireland

3. What was Richard Trevithick's occupation?

A) Doctor
B) Engineer
C) Painter
D) Teacher

4. Which material was commonly used for the construction of high-pressure steam engines?

A) Plastic
B) Iron
C) Wood
D) Glass

5. Which other inventor is commonly associated with the development of the steam engine?

A) Isaac Newton
B) Benjamin Franklin
C) Alexander Graham Bell
D) James Watt

6. What role did the high-pressure steam engine play in the Industrial Revolution?

A) Revolutionized transportation
B) Revolutionized communication
C) Revolutionized farming
D) Revolutionized medicine

7. What was the name of the first successful high-pressure steam engine locomotive built by George Stephenson?

A) Blaze
B) Rocket
C) Thunder
D) Lightning

8. What impact did the high-pressure steam engine have on society?

A) Advanced medical research
B) Increased agricultural productivity
C) Improved communication technology
D) Enabled faster transportation of goods and people

9. What is the legacy of Richard Trevithick in the history of engineering?

A) Pioneering the development of steam-powered transportation
B) Designing the first computer
C) Inventing the telephone
D) Discovering electricity

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