Quiz: What Do You Know About Water Mills?
Quiz: What Do You Know About Water Mills?
Water power was once the lifeblood of industry. See what you know about water mills and hydropower in this ASME quiz.
Before the invention of the steam engine, options for industrial power were limited. Human- and animal-powered machines were widespread and could be set up anywhere, but where geography allowed, water power was prized. See what you know about water mills in this ASME quiz.
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