Which of the following examples shows the influence coal has had on human activity Use

Question

Use in steam engines allowed people to travel on planes
Use in steam engines caused a decrease in railroad profits
Use in steam engines bled to easier access to goods
Use in steam engines led to the discovery of natural gas wells

Answer 1

The example that shows the influence coal has had on human activity is:

"Use in steam engines led to easier access to goods."

Coal was a primary fuel for steam engines, which facilitated transportation and industrial processes, ultimately improving the distribution of goods. The other options do not accurately reflect the broad influence coal had in the context of steam engines and human activities.