Question

Explain the statement with reason:

The metal industry in England changed.

Answer 1

1. The refinement of the technique for extracting pure iron from iron ore mines in England required improvement.
2. The substitution of coal for wood in the smelting process of this mineral.
3. This change allowed for the construction of furnaces with higher temperatures, leading to a surge in iron production.
4. The discovery of the process to convert iron into steel also contributed to the industry's evolution.