Locomotive — Questions and answers

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What big problem did Great Britain's industries face in the early 19th century?

Choices

  1. They had too many horses to feed.
  2. Moving large amounts of raw materials like coal and iron ore was slow and expensive. ✓
  3. They didn't have enough workers in the mines.
  4. Mr. Davies couldn't find his mining tools.

Answer: Moving large amounts of raw materials like coal and iron ore was slow and expensive.

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What problem did Richard Trevithick's first locomotive have?

Choices

  1. It was too slow to pull anything.
  2. It kept breaking the cast-iron rails. ✓
  3. It could only pull one man at a time.
  4. Mr. Homfray didn't like how it looked.

Answer: It kept breaking the cast-iron rails.

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What kind of system did George Stephenson's early locomotive, 'Blücher,' use to get traction?

Choices

  1. A sticky glue system.
  2. A cogged wheel and rack system. ✓
  3. A system with very rough wheels.
  4. A magnetic wheel system.

Answer: A cogged wheel and rack system.

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