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In the late 1700s, steam replaced water as the main power source.

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What were ancient roman aqueducts used for?

For the same purpose as all the aqueducts that came before the Romans; to transport water from one location to another, typically for the purposes of irrigation. Contrary to belief, aqueducts are not a Roman invention (they were in use long before the Romans came along). But they did improve the technology with their superior construction skills using stone and Roman concrete (which is a Roman invention, but one that we no longer use today).


Which was a major source of water for indus civilizationns?

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What is the concept of Hydraulic Civilization?

It is a region of life surrounded by desert alongside a water source. The idea is that people settle near large bodies of water because the conditions are better, so large pockets of population are located near rivers and lakes.


How has water use changed in the last century?

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Why is land important in the issue of feudalism?

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What replaced water as the main source of energy in the late 1700s?

cole replaced water in the late 1700's


What replaced water as the major source of power?

oil. steam. sun. the possibilities are endless.


What power sources were used during the industrial rev?

At first water power was the primary power source. Factories were built on the banks of rivers, and huge water wheels driven by the flow of the river would power the factory. Then the invention of the steam engine made it possible to build factories almost anywhere, and steam engines replaced water wheels as the primary power source in factories.


What impact do nuclear power plants have on water resources?

Regular Water is used to cool the reactors, and for steam production. The cooling water evaporates into the air...so it has to be replaced. Therefore the Plant has to have a source of fresh water for replacement.


How did the method of powering machines change during the 1700s?

The power sources changed from water power to steam and in the late 1800's to oil.


What replaced water power during the Industrial Revolution?

Steam power


Is Water the power source that keeps water running through planet?

no


What power source did the first factories run on?

Water


What is the source of power to the water cycle?

heat from the sun


What replaced water as a source of energy for factories?

Originally coal and oil began replacing water (water wheel engines) as a source for power. Today, however, electricity replaces coal fired furnaces, and the coal is instead burned in more remote locations to generate electricity.


How do you use water as an energy source?

Hydroelectric power (dams)Tidal powerWave power


What is a home water power generator?

A home water powered generator is a source of power to run your electric when the power goes off. It runs from water and pressure, you can get them from Lowe's.