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Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology
  1. Albert Einstein

  2. Marconi

  3. James Watt

  4. Thomas Edison

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

James Watt made crucial improvements to the steam engine design in the late 18th century, making it practical for industrial use. While Thomas Newcomen built an earlier steam engine, Watt's innovations (separate condenser, etc.) are historically credited as the breakthrough. Einstein and Marconi worked in other fields.

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology
  1. Albert Einstein

  2. Marconi

  3. James Watt

  4. Thomas Edison

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

James Watt made crucial improvements to the steam engine design in the late 18th century, including the separate condenser, which made steam engines much more efficient and practical for industrial use.

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology
  1. Collects money

  2. Collects stamps

  3. Collects plants

  4. Saves different types of pills

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

A philatelist is someone who studies and collects stamps and postal history. The term comes from the Greek words 'philos' (loving) and 'ateleia' (tax-free), referring to early postal systems. A numismatist collects money (option A), while a botanist might collect plants (option C).