Steamy Manhattan

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1. When was the first steam system with a central steam boiler plant built in Manhattan? 1850 1881 1905 1921

2. Who was the first customer of the New York Steam Company? New York City Hall The United Bank Building Grand Central Teminal The New York Subway System

3. At the end of the 20th century, how many commercial and residential customers in Manhattan were using steam? About 75,000 Over 100,000 Just under 50,000 Around 10,000

4. How many pounds of steam are piped under the streets of Manhattan yearly? thousands more than one trillion about 30 billion about 750 million

5. A gallon of water can provide how many pounds of steam? 10 4 8 16

6. What is the temperature (F) of the water just prior to being converted to steam in the Con Edison steam plants? 750 212 1000 500

7. There are two major steam plants in Manhattan. One for the east side and one for the west. True False

8. What is the temperature (F) of the steam flowing through the underground pipes in Manhattan? 212 1000 500 350

9. Some of the steam flowing underground in Manhatten is used to sterilize instruments at St. Vincent's Hospital. True False

10. Steam can be used to cool buildings in Manhattan. True False