Which of the following statements is NOT a reason why iron rails were the best choice for the first steam-powered transport?

A. Railroads require 50-70% less energy to transport freight or people than road transport.
B. Iron rails create less friction with wheels than a regular road.
C. Iron could be manufactured without needing to be heated.
D. Multi-car trains have little air resistance, since the front is much smaller than the whole train.

Question

Which of the following statements is NOT a reason why iron rails were the best choice for the first steam-powered transport? 
 
A. Railroads require 50-70% less energy to transport freight or people than road transport. 
B. Iron rails create less friction with wheels than a regular road. 
C. Iron could be manufactured without needing to be heated. 
D. Multi-car trains have little air resistance, since the front is much smaller than the whole train.

GinnyAnswer · Answer

The statement that iron could be manufactured without needing to be heated is not true, making it the incorrect reason. The other statements accurately reflect why iron rails were advantageous for steam-powered transport. Therefore, the answer is option C. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-07

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