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Passage 1: - Excerpt
The Industrial Revolution, which began in the 18th century, was a period of great change in manufacturing and production. Advances in technology, such as the steam engine, drastically increased production capacity and efficiency. However, this period also brought about significant social and environmental challenges, including poor working conditions and urban pollution.
Questions
1. What was a major consequence of the Industrial Revolution?
a) Increased agricultural production
b) Advances in technology like the steam engine
c) Improved rural living conditions
d) Decreased urban pollution
2. What were some of the challenges during the Industrial Revolution?
a) Increased wages and better working conditions
b) Decreased population in urban areas
c) Poor working conditions and urban pollution
d) Advances in agriculture
Passage 2: - Excerpt
The Amazon rainforest is home to an astonishing variety of plant and animal species, many of which are not found anywhere else on Earth. The unique climate and ecosystem of the Amazon have allowed these species to thrive. However, deforestation poses a significant threat to this biodiversity, with large areas of the forest being cleared for agriculture and development.
Questions
1. What makes the Amazon rainforest unique?
a) Its location in South America
b) The presence of a wide variety of species not found elsewhere
c) Its suitability for agriculture
d) The limited number of plant and animal species
2. What is a significant threat to the Amazon rainforest?
a) Conservation efforts
b) Tourism
c) Deforestation for agriculture and development
d) Climate change
Answers
Passage 1 Questions
1. What was a major consequence of the Industrial Revolution?
b) Advances in technology like the steam engine
2. What were some of the challenges during the Industrial Revolution?
c) Poor working conditions and urban pollution
Passage 2 Questions
1. What makes the Amazon rainforest unique?
b) The presence of a wide variety of species not found elsewhere
2. What is a significant threat to the Amazon rainforest?
c) Deforestation for agriculture and development