Question 22 of 30
Which of the following lists the steps of technological development in the
correct order, from first to most recent?
O A. (1) The kite is invented in China; (2) Orville and Wilbur Wright pilot
the first airplane; (3) Joseph and Jacques Montgolfier invent the
hot air balloon; (4) Frank Whittle and Hans von Ohain invent the jet
engine.
B. (1) The kite is invented in China; (2) Joseph and Jacques
Montgolfier invent the hot air balloon; (3) Orville and Wilbur Wright
pilot the first airplane; (4) Frank Whittle and Hans von Ohain invent
the jet engine.
C. (1) Joseph and Jacques Montgolfier invent the hot air balloon; (2)
The kite is invented in China; (3) Orville and Wilbur Wright pilot the
first airplane; (4) Frank Whittle and Hans von Ohain invent the jet
engine.
D. (1) Joseph and Jacques Montgolfier invent the hot air balloon; (2)
The kite is invented in China; (3) Frank Whittle and Hans von Ohain
invent the jet engine; (4) Orville and Wilbur Wright pilot the first
airplane
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