The Role of Wind Power in the Industrial Revolution
- 1. What is considered one of the primary uses of wind power during the Industrial Revolution?
A) Pumping water
B) Generating electricity
C) Transportation
D) Heating buildings
- 2. Which type of windmill was commonly used in Europe during the Industrial Revolution?
A) Horizontal axis turbine
B) Modern wind turbine
C) Vertical axis turbine
D) Post mill
- 3. How did wind power contribute to agriculture during the Industrial Revolution?
A) Pesticide introduction
B) Crop rotation
C) Introduction of fertilizers
D) Irrigation
- 4. Which country was a leader in windmill development during the Industrial Revolution?
A) France
B) The Netherlands
C) United States
D) Germany
- 5. What role did wind power play in transportation during the Industrial Revolution?
A) Sailing ships
B) Horse-drawn carriages
C) Railroads
D) Motor vehicles
- 6. Which of the following was a primary reason for the decline of wind power after the Industrial Revolution?
A) Environmental regulations
B) Rise of fossil fuels
C) Technological advancements in wind energy
D) Increased labor costs
- 7. What type of energy did wind power convert primarily during the Industrial Revolution?
A) Mechanical energy
B) Thermal energy
C) Chemical energy
D) Electrical energy
- 8. What did the use of wind power reduce the need for in agriculture?
A) Human workers
B) Irrigation systems
C) Animal labor
D) Fertilizer
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