What Do You Know About Willis Carrier?
This engineer was responsible for the most important invention in history. What do you know about him, his achievements and major feats? Take this quiz.
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Willis Carrier invented the modern
- A.
Turbine
- B.
Gas
- C.
Stove
- D.
Air conditioning
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D. Air conditioningExplanation
Willis Carrier is credited with inventing the modern air conditioning system. This invention revolutionized the way we cool and dehumidify indoor spaces, making it more comfortable and improving productivity in various industries. Carrier's invention involved the use of a compressor, condenser, evaporator, and refrigerant to regulate temperature and humidity. This innovation has had a significant impact on our daily lives, allowing us to control the climate in our homes, offices, and other buildings.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Willis is a man who was born in
- A.
New York
- B.
Los Angeles
- C.
London
- D.
Havillah
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A. New YorkExplanation
Willis is a man who was born in New York.Rate this question:
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- 3.
What year was the first electrical unit of his invention?
- A.
1900
- B.
1902
- C.
1901
- D.
1922
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B. 1902Explanation
The correct answer is 1902. This means that the first electrical unit of his invention was created in the year 1902.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Willis Carrier died in which year year
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1965
- B.
1987
- C.
1950
- D.
1990
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C. 1950 -
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In what year was he (Willis) born?
- A.
1890
- B.
1892
- C.
1876
- D.
1888
Correct Answer
C. 1876Explanation
Based on the given options, the correct answer is 1876. This means that Willis was born in the year 1876.Rate this question:
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- 6.
What was the name of his wife?
- A.
Laura
- B.
Lindsay
- C.
Jennie
- D.
Coco
Correct Answer
C. JennieExplanation
The question is asking for the name of "his" wife, without specifying who "he" refers to. Without any context, it is impossible to determine who "he" is and therefore, it is not possible to determine the correct answer.Rate this question:
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- 7.
What year did he marry his wife?
- A.
1920
- B.
1914
- C.
1912
- D.
1901
Correct Answer
B. 1914Explanation
The correct answer is 1914 because it is the only option that matches the question, which asks for the year he married his wife.Rate this question:
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- 8.
What's the name of his son?
- A.
Carl
- B.
Earl
- C.
Nikon
- D.
Rick
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B. EarlExplanation
The name of his son is Earl.Rate this question:
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- 9.
What do you know about Willis' nationality
- A.
American
- B.
Italian
- C.
German
- D.
British
Correct Answer
A. AmericanExplanation
The given correct answer is "American" because Willis' nationality refers to the country he belongs to. Since the options provided include different nationalities, the correct answer is American, indicating that Willis is from the United States.Rate this question:
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Do you know another son of his?
- A.
Bob
- B.
Taylor
- C.
Vernon
- D.
Harvey
Correct Answer
C. VernonExplanation
The question is asking if there is another son of someone, and the correct answer is "Vernon." This suggests that Vernon is another son of the person in question, implying that there is at least one other son besides Vernon.Rate this question:
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