Question

1. which change was associated with technological advancements of the industrial revolution?

a. decline in urban population
b. mass production in factories
c. slower production rates
d. decrease in economic growth

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option a: The Industrial Revolution led to urbanization (people moving to cities for factory jobs), so urban population increased, not declined. Eliminate a.
• Option b: Technological advancements like steam engines, power looms, etc., enabled factories to produce goods on a large scale (mass production). This is a key change of the Industrial Revolution.
• Option c: New technologies made production faster, not slower. Eliminate c.
• Option d: The Industrial Revolution spurred economic growth through increased production and trade, so economic growth increased, not decreased. Eliminate d.

Answer:

b. Mass production in factories