timeline of science
Category: History
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Coal used in China and Europe for heating and metallurgy
Wood became scarce in some reasons
Coal was better for heating and metalworkingAncient use of bitumen for waterproofing and construction.
Driving sources of resource availability and technological
advancement in Mesopotamia and EgyptUse of bitumen in medicine and shipbuilding in Persia and India
Recognised bitumen’s sealing and preservative qualities.
Used in trade, construction, and health.Crude oil distilled into kerosene in the Middle East and China
People discovered ways to heat and separate crude oilCoal widely used in Britain as wood supplies declined
Forests were being cut down
Fuel was needed for growing towns and industriesCoal powers the early Industrial Revolution
- Steam engines invented.
- Powered machines and trains.
- Britain had lots of coal.First modern oil well drilled by Edwin Drake in Pennsylvania, USA
Deep drilling became possible.
Replaced whale oil with kerosene for lighting.Kerosene replaces whale oil as the main fuel for lamps
- Whale oil was scarce and expensive.
- Kerosene was cheaper and more reliable.Natural gas used for lighting and heating in cities
- Technological advancement
– Pipelines developed.
- Environmental awareness
– Burned cleaner than coal or oil.Model T car invented, making petrol use skyrocket
- Technological advancement mass production of cars.
- Economic demand people needed fuel for vehicles.
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