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Unit 1: Emerging Technology Overview
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Unit 1: Emerging Technology Overview

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Industrial Revolution?

  • The use of new energy sources like coal to power machines
  • The transition from rural to urban areas for employment
  • The widespread adoption of renewable energy sources (correct)
  • The shift from small-scale production to large factories

    • What does the term 'emerging technology' generally refer to?

  • Technologies that are currently developing or expected within the next 5-10 years (correct)
  • Technologies that have been around for more than a century
  • Technologies that are expected to be available within the next few decades
  • Technologies that are no longer in use or development

    • Which of the following statements about the American Industrial Revolution is NOT true?

  • It marked a shift from using tools to using machines powered by coal (correct)
  • It started sometime between 1820 and 1870
  • It was a period of rapid urbanization and cultural change
  • It is also referred to as the Second Industrial Revolution

    • According to the passage, what is the core characteristic of an Industrial Revolution?

    <p>The shift from using tools to using new energy sources to power machines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'evolution' mean in the context of the passage?

    <p>The process of developing by gradual changes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about emerging technology is NOT true?

    <p>It always refers to technologies that are brand new and have never existed before</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements best describes the progression of industrial revolutions?

    <p>The first industrial revolution focused on mechanization through water and steam power, the second on mass production and assembly lines using electricity, and the fourth will enhance the third with smart and autonomous systems fueled by data and machine learning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the passage, which of the following is NOT considered one of the most important inventions of the Industrial Revolution in the field of transportation?

    <p>The Automobile</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements best describes the historical background of the Industrial Revolution?

    <p>The Industrial Revolution began in Great Britain in the late 1770s before spreading to the rest of Europe, with Belgium, France, and the German states being the first to industrialize after England.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the passage, what was the final cause of the Industrial Revolution?

    <p>The effects created by the Agricultural Revolution and the increase in food production.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following inventions is NOT listed as an important communication invention during the Industrial Revolution?

    <p>The Radio</p> Signup and view all the answers

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