In the eighteenth century, how did the Industrial Revolution solve an emerging energy crisis?

a) it emphasized intensive use of the renewable energy sources of wind and water
b) it introduced the use of coal, oil, and natural gas as sources of fuel.
c) it facilitated the migration of the rural population to towns and cities
d) it encouraged the global trend toward economic protectionism


Answer: b) it introduced the use of coal, oil, and natural gas as sources of fuel.

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