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