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What role did wood play historically in transportation?
What role did wood play historically in transportation?
- As a fuel and a raw material (correct)
- As a decorative element only
- As a primary construction material
- As a tool for mining
When were wheels invented?
When were wheels invented?
- 1500-1800 AD
- 3-4000 BC (correct)
- 1000-1500 AD
- 500-1000 AD
What did railroads in North America use wood for in the nineteenth century?
What did railroads in North America use wood for in the nineteenth century?
- For decoration purposes
- Fuel, sleepers, bridges, trestles, and vehicles (correct)
- Exclusively for fuel
- For wind energy generation
How did the Industrial Revolution impact the use of wood?
How did the Industrial Revolution impact the use of wood?
In modern-day buildings, how is wood typically used?
In modern-day buildings, how is wood typically used?
What materials are often used to enhance the sturdiness of modern structures made with wood?
What materials are often used to enhance the sturdiness of modern structures made with wood?
How was wood symbolized historically?
How was wood symbolized historically?
What is the primary function of wood in a biological context?
What is the primary function of wood in a biological context?
How did early humans primarily use wood as a resource?
How did early humans primarily use wood as a resource?
What distinguishes the wood used in construction and crafting from the wood in biological context?
What distinguishes the wood used in construction and crafting from the wood in biological context?
How did ancient civilizations like the Egyptians and Chinese utilize wood?
How did ancient civilizations like the Egyptians and Chinese utilize wood?
What innovative technique did society develop as they moved beyond using branches and logs for building materials?
What innovative technique did society develop as they moved beyond using branches and logs for building materials?
Why is wood considered a treasure of nature according to the text?
Why is wood considered a treasure of nature according to the text?
What was the key element in the construction of housing during the New Stone Age?
What was the key element in the construction of housing during the New Stone Age?
During which historical period did woodwork advance, leading to the construction of larger structures?
During which historical period did woodwork advance, leading to the construction of larger structures?
What organic materials were commonly used in construction during the Middle Ages in addition to wood?
What organic materials were commonly used in construction during the Middle Ages in addition to wood?
What did the Vikings primarily use wood for in their renowned ships?
What did the Vikings primarily use wood for in their renowned ships?
What material was primarily used to construct the first printing press and its subsequent versions for about a hundred years?
What material was primarily used to construct the first printing press and its subsequent versions for about a hundred years?
During which time period in Europe was wood predominantly used for various products like buildings, tools, and furniture?
During which time period in Europe was wood predominantly used for various products like buildings, tools, and furniture?
What was the impact of the Industrial Revolution on the use of wood?
What was the impact of the Industrial Revolution on the use of wood?
How did the invention of wheels impact the use of wood?
How did the invention of wheels impact the use of wood?
Why did railroads in North America use wood for fuel?
Why did railroads in North America use wood for fuel?
In modern-day buildings, how is wood typically used in relation to construction?
In modern-day buildings, how is wood typically used in relation to construction?
What role did wood historically play in transportation?
What role did wood historically play in transportation?
How did the development of iron and steel impact the use of wood in construction?
How did the development of iron and steel impact the use of wood in construction?
