Inventing For Different Reasons

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In 1902, Mary Anderson, the inventor of windscreen wipers, visited New York during ______________.

Explanation

Mary Anderson, the inventor of windscreen wipers, visited New York during winter. This can be inferred from the information given in the question, which states that she visited in 1902. Since the question does not provide any additional information about the specific time of year or occasion, we can assume that "winter" is the correct answer based on the fact that it is one of the four seasons and the question asks for a specific season.

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Answer the following questions. Do not look at your book.

2. His assistant made a mistake and added carbonated water instead on plain water. Today, that mixture is known as _______________.

Explanation

The assistant's mistake of adding carbonated water instead of plain water resulted in the creation of a new beverage. This beverage became known as Coca-Cola, which is a popular carbonated soft drink.

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3. She noticed that they driver of her streetcar could not see clearly because of _______________.

Explanation

The reason why the driver of her streetcar could not see clearly was due to the thick snow. The snowfall obstructed the driver's vision, making it difficult for them to navigate the streetcar safely.

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4. In 1970, a researcher at the 3M Company in the US tried to make an adhesive, which is a kind of _________________.

Explanation

In 1970, a researcher at the 3M Company in the US attempted to create an adhesive. An adhesive is a substance used to bond or stick objects together. Therefore, the correct answer is glue.

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5. After discovering that the adhesive that he made turned out to be much weaker than he expected, what did he do with it?

Explanation

The correct answer is "He did not throw it away." This means that after discovering the adhesive was weaker than expected, the person did not dispose of it. The answer implies that the person might have done something else with the adhesive, such as trying to improve it or finding an alternative use for it.

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6. To make the remedy, he mixed _________________.

Explanation

The correct answer is coca leaves and cola nuts. This is because the question is asking about the ingredients used to make the remedy. Coca leaves and cola nuts are the specific ingredients mentioned, while the other options do not match the given information.

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7. Ten years later, another researcher used the adhesive to _________________________.

Explanation

The correct answer is "stick on small bits of paper." This is because the adhesive was previously mentioned and is being used by another researcher. The purpose of the researcher's use of the adhesive is to stick on small bits of paper, indicating that they are using it for a specific task or experiment involving paper.

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8. A patent office is set up to __________________ .

Explanation

A patent office is established to protect an inventor's idea by granting them exclusive rights to their invention for a limited period of time. This protection ensures that others cannot use, sell, or profit from the invention without the inventor's permission. By providing legal protection, the patent office encourages innovation and rewards inventors for their creative efforts, ultimately fostering progress and advancements in various fields.

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9. The advantage of the weak adhesive was that _____________________.

Explanation

The advantage of the weak adhesive was that it did not damage the pages. This means that when the adhesive was used to stick something onto the pages, it could be easily removed without leaving any marks or causing any harm to the paper. This feature is particularly useful when dealing with delicate or valuable materials, as it allows for temporary attachment without causing any permanent damage.

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10. He wanted the adhesive to be _____________________ than what they already had.

Explanation

The person desired the adhesive to have a higher level of strength than the one they currently possessed.

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Her windscreen wipers ________________________________ .

Explanation

The windscreen wipers being outside the glass suggests that they were attached to the exterior of the streetcar. The fact that they could be moved from inside the streetcar indicates that there was a mechanism or control inside the vehicle to operate the wipers.

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In 1902, Mary Anderson, the inventor of windscreen wipers, visited New...
His assistant made a mistake and added carbonated water instead on...
She noticed that they driver of her streetcar could not see clearly...
In 1970, a researcher at the 3M Company in the US tried to make an...
After discovering that the adhesive that he made turned out to be much...
To make the remedy, he mixed _________________.
Ten years later, another researcher used the adhesive to...
A patent office is set up to __________________ .
The advantage of the weak adhesive was that _____________________.
He wanted the adhesive to be _____________________ than what they...
Her windscreen wipers ________________________________ .
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