How the World Works Retrieval

What does harmful mean?

• Has a bad effect on something else.

• Makes things better.

• Improves things.

What is renewable energy?

• Really harmful energy

• Energy from a source that won't run out

• A new source of energy

What does environment mean?

• Things humans have invented

• Mammals and fish

• The natural world of land, sea, air, plans and animals

How many technological revolutions have there been?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Before the first technological revolution, most people in the UK worked in _________________.

• agriculture

• metalwork

• schools

• hunting

The first technological revolution was powered by what?

• Steam and electricity

• Electricity and water

• Water and steam

Which revolution took place roughly between 1840 - 1969?

• 1st

• 2nd

• 3rd

• 4th

Which of these was produced in Sheffield in huge quantities?

• Steel

• Iron

• Wood

Communication increased massively during the second industrial revolution (1840-1969). Which invention helped this the most?

• Smartphones

• Aeroplanes

• Telephones

What was a major feature of the third technological revolution (1969 onwards )

• Steam and water power

• Robots and computers

• Steam trains