4.3 - Steam Engine and Industrial Revolution
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Practice Questions
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What is a steam engine?
💡 Hint: Remember it converts heat energy from steam.
What was one result of increased coal consumption?
💡 Hint: Think about the impact on production capabilities.
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What is the primary function of a steam engine?
💡 Hint: Think about what the steam engine does practically.
True or False: Coal consumption in Britain increased during the Industrial Revolution.
💡 Hint: Consider the statistics from the section.
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Evaluate how the introduction of the steam engine changed societal norms and labor dynamics during the Industrial Revolution.
💡 Hint: Consider both the economic and social perspectives of this change.
How did increased coal consumption during the Industrial Revolution affect energy policies in subsequent years?
💡 Hint: Think about how environmental impacts change policy over time.
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