Which of the Following Statements About the Brooklyn Bridge Is

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the Brooklyn Bridge is FALSE?

• A) It contained the first instance of steel wire being spun into cables to support a bridge.
• B) It incorporated two massive granite towers, linked by cables.
• C) The shape of its arches reveals the influence of Gothic architecture.
• D) It was the first modern suspension bridge, exploiting newly discovered principles.

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Definitions:

Third Industrial Revolution

The period characterized by the digital revolution and the use of electronics and information technology to automate production.

Law of Diminishing Returns

A principle stating that as one factor of production is increased while others are held constant, there comes a point at which the marginal gain in output begins to decrease.

Long Run

A period in which all factors of production and costs are variable, allowing for complete adjustment to changes.

Commercial Aircraft

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