Coal production refers to the process of extracting coal from mines and producing it for energy use. During the Industrial Revolution, coal production played a crucial role in powering factories, transportation, and other industries.
Think of coal production as the fuel that powers a car. Just like how gasoline is necessary for a car to run efficiently, coal production was essential for driving the growth and development of industries during the Industrial Revolution.
Steam Engine: The steam engine was an important invention during the Industrial Revolution that used coal as fuel to generate power.
Textile Industry: The textile industry heavily relied on coal production for powering machinery that revolutionized cloth manufacturing.
Iron Industry: The iron industry also depended on coal production as it was needed to fuel furnaces in order to smelt iron ore into usable metal.
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