Canadian Citizenship Practice Test 2024

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What did Sir Sandford Fleming invent?

  1. The steam engine

  2. The electric motor

  3. The worldwide system of standard time zones

  4. The pneumatic tire

The correct answer is: The worldwide system of standard time zones

Incorrect options A: Sir Sandford Fleming did not invent the steam engine, that was James Watt in the 18th century. B: The electric motor was invented by Michael Faraday in the 19th century, not by Sir Sandford Fleming. D: The pneumatic tire was invented by Robert W. Thomson in the 19th century, not by Sir Sandford Fleming. Context: While Sir Sandford Fleming was a Canadian inventor and engineer, he did not invent the steam engine, electric motor, or pneumatic tire. His most notable invention was establishing the worldwide system of standard time zones in the late 19th century. This was significant in improving global communication and travel efficiency. Therefore, the correct answer is C.

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