Industrial Revolution(s)
Where did the (first) Industrial Revolution begin?
England
This invention spun cotton into thread much faster than by hand.
Spinning Jenny
What word describes when something is very repetitive / always the same?
monotony
Which country introduced the Inflation Reduction Act, affecting the global car industry?
The US
What should you never do in the conclusion of an essay/comment?
Add another argument / new information
When did the First Industrial Revolution begin?
1760s
This invention, improved by James Watt, was a key driver of industrialization.
steam engine
What is an assembly line?
Ein Fließband
By what year does the UK plan for all new cars to be electric?
2030
Describe the structure of an essay.
title, introduction, main body, conclusion
What is the Fourth Industrial Revolution about?
algorithms, Big Data, AI, IoT
This type of intelligence allows computers to "think" and learn.
AI
What is another word for "ardouos"?
hard
"Memorial recalls" was published in which newspaper?
The Guardian
Describe the structure of a paragraph
topic sentence, supporting information, concluding sentence
What characterizes "The Age of Machinery"?
mechanization of manifacturing and production processes
This new energy source replaced steam and powered factories and homes.
electricity
Provide a synonym for "interminable"
endless
In which year did UK car production reach its lowest level since 1956?
2022
How many paragraphs schould an essay have
a minimum of two
When was the Second Industrial Revolution?
1850s-1900s
The decade in which Artificial Intelligence (AI) was first introduced.
1950s
What is an "accession"?
addition, increase
Where did they erect the British miner's memorial?
at the National Memorial Arboretum in Alrewas, Staffordhire
Name three differences between a comment and an essay
- style, structure, personal opinion