Which of the following is an application of mechanization? A) In the

QUESTION

Which of the following is an application of mechanization?

A) In the early 1800s, the Fourdrinier paper machine came into use. This machine made paper in continuous sheets that were later cut into single sheets. Before the invention of this machine, paper was made by the individual sheet.
B) Henry Ford’s moving assembly line used conveyor belts to move an automobile under construction past a series of workstations, where workers used standardized parts in the car’s assembly.
C) Eli Whitney’s musket had standardized, interchangeable parts.
D) In 1949, Progresso became the first soup that was made ready to serve and then canned in large quantities.
E) In most fast-food restaurants, all food is prepared in advance so that it will be ready for people when they order it.

ANSWER

Answer: A
Explanation: A) Mechanization is using machines to replace labor. The paper machine replaced people making individual sheets of paper by hand.