The Exploitation of What Resource Supplied More Than Half of the Increase

question 3

Multiple Choice

The exploitation of what resource supplied more than half of the increase in mechanical energy?in 1860-1910?

• A) Petroleum
• B) Water power
• C) Anthracite coal
• D) Bituminous coal

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