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