Question

Which option best describes how steam power improved water travel?

With steam power, boats could better control the temperature on board ships and keep passengers comfortable.
With steam power, boats and ships could now travel upstream and did not rely on currents or the wind.
Steam power removed all dangers from travel on water routes.
Steam power meant that fewer ships were needed to transport goods, which created less busy ports and rivers.

Answer 1

With steam power, boats and ships could now travel upstream and did not rely on currents or the wind.