Question

Which best describes the impact of railroad expansion on the steel industry?

A.It did not affect the demand for steel at all.
B.It decreased the demand for steel since railroad tracks were build from wood.
C. It increased the demand for steel since steel was used to make railcars and tracks.
D. It decreased the demand for steel since the railroad was generally not used to transport steel.

Answer 1

C. It increased the demand for steel since steel was used to make railcars and tracks.

Answer 2

"It increased the demand for steel since steel was used to make railcars and tracks" is the statement among the choices given in the question that best describes the impact of railroad expansion on the steel industry. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the third option or option "C".