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570aa91f4103511400d598cc | Federal_Aviation_Administration | In 2007, two FAA whistleblowers, inspectors Charalambe "Bobby" Boutris and Douglas E. Peters, alleged that Boutris said he attempted to ground Southwest after finding cracks in the fuselage, but was prevented by supervisors he said were friendly with the airline. This was validated by a report by the Department of Tran... | How much did the FAA propose to fine Southwest for failing to inspect older planes? | {
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570aa91f4103511400d598cd | Federal_Aviation_Administration | In 2007, two FAA whistleblowers, inspectors Charalambe "Bobby" Boutris and Douglas E. Peters, alleged that Boutris said he attempted to ground Southwest after finding cracks in the fuselage, but was prevented by supervisors he said were friendly with the airline. This was validated by a report by the Department of Tran... | What former chairman of the committee said it's investigation uncovered a pattern of regulatory abuse? | {
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"Jim Oberstar"
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570aa91f4103511400d598ce | Federal_Aviation_Administration | In 2007, two FAA whistleblowers, inspectors Charalambe "Bobby" Boutris and Douglas E. Peters, alleged that Boutris said he attempted to ground Southwest after finding cracks in the fuselage, but was prevented by supervisors he said were friendly with the airline. This was validated by a report by the Department of Tran... | How many planes were allowed to be operated commercially although not in compliance with FAA safety regulations? | {
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570aa92c4103511400d598d4 | Federal_Aviation_Administration | On July 22, 2008, in the aftermath of the Southwest Airlines inspection scandal, a bill was unanimously approved in the House to tighten regulations concerning airplane maintenance procedures, including the establishment of a whistleblower office and a two-year "cooling off" period that FAA inspectors or supervisors of... | When did the aftermath of the Southwest Airlines inspection scandal happen? | {
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570aa92c4103511400d598d5 | Federal_Aviation_Administration | On July 22, 2008, in the aftermath of the Southwest Airlines inspection scandal, a bill was unanimously approved in the House to tighten regulations concerning airplane maintenance procedures, including the establishment of a whistleblower office and a two-year "cooling off" period that FAA inspectors or supervisors of... | who approved a mesaure to tigheten regulations concerning airplane maintenance prodecures? | {
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570aa92c4103511400d598d6 | Federal_Aviation_Administration | On July 22, 2008, in the aftermath of the Southwest Airlines inspection scandal, a bill was unanimously approved in the House to tighten regulations concerning airplane maintenance procedures, including the establishment of a whistleblower office and a two-year "cooling off" period that FAA inspectors or supervisors of... | What does the word 'customer' properly apply to? | {
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"the flying public"
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570aa92c4103511400d598d7 | Federal_Aviation_Administration | On July 22, 2008, in the aftermath of the Southwest Airlines inspection scandal, a bill was unanimously approved in the House to tighten regulations concerning airplane maintenance procedures, including the establishment of a whistleblower office and a two-year "cooling off" period that FAA inspectors or supervisors of... | how long was the "cooling off" period that the FAA inspectors or supervisers of inspectors must wait before they can work for those they regulate? | {
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"two-year"
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570aa92f6d058f1900183030 | Federal_Aviation_Administration | The FAA gradually assumed additional functions. The hijacking epidemic of the 1960s had already brought the agency into the field of civil aviation security. In response to the hijackings on September 11, 2001, this responsibility is now primarily taken by the Department of Homeland Security. The FAA became more involv... | What epidemic did the FAA have to handle in the 1960s? | {
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"hijacking"
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570aa92f6d058f1900183031 | Federal_Aviation_Administration | The FAA gradually assumed additional functions. The hijacking epidemic of the 1960s had already brought the agency into the field of civil aviation security. In response to the hijackings on September 11, 2001, this responsibility is now primarily taken by the Department of Homeland Security. The FAA became more involv... | Who now takes responsibility for aviation security? | {
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"Department of Homeland Security"
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570aa92f6d058f1900183032 | Federal_Aviation_Administration | The FAA gradually assumed additional functions. The hijacking epidemic of the 1960s had already brought the agency into the field of civil aviation security. In response to the hijackings on September 11, 2001, this responsibility is now primarily taken by the Department of Homeland Security. The FAA became more involv... | When did the FAA become more involved with the environmental aspects of aviation? | {
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"1968"
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570aa92f6d058f1900183034 | Federal_Aviation_Administration | The FAA gradually assumed additional functions. The hijacking epidemic of the 1960s had already brought the agency into the field of civil aviation security. In response to the hijackings on September 11, 2001, this responsibility is now primarily taken by the Department of Homeland Security. The FAA became more involv... | What is the altitude which the FAA regulates over? | {
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"500 feet"
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570aa92f6d058f1900183033 | Federal_Aviation_Administration | The FAA gradually assumed additional functions. The hijacking epidemic of the 1960s had already brought the agency into the field of civil aviation security. In response to the hijackings on September 11, 2001, this responsibility is now primarily taken by the Department of Homeland Security. The FAA became more involv... | When was legislation passed that gave the agency management of a new airport aide program? | {
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"1970"
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570aa9564103511400d598dc | Federal_Aviation_Administration | On the eve of America's entry into World War II, CAA began to extend its ATC responsibilities to takeoff and landing operations at airports. This expanded role eventually became permanent after the war. The application of radar to ATC helped controllers in their drive to keep abreast of the postwar boom in commercial a... | When did the CAA begin to exptend it's ATC responsibilities? | {
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"World War II"
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570aa9564103511400d598dd | Federal_Aviation_Administration | On the eve of America's entry into World War II, CAA began to extend its ATC responsibilities to takeoff and landing operations at airports. This expanded role eventually became permanent after the war. The application of radar to ATC helped controllers in their drive to keep abreast of the postwar boom in commercial a... | What helped ATC controllers in their drive ot keep ahead of the postwar boom in commercial air transportation? | {
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"radar"
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570aa9564103511400d598de | Federal_Aviation_Administration | On the eve of America's entry into World War II, CAA began to extend its ATC responsibilities to takeoff and landing operations at airports. This expanded role eventually became permanent after the war. The application of radar to ATC helped controllers in their drive to keep abreast of the postwar boom in commercial a... | When did Congress give the CAA the task of administering the federal-air airport program? | {
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570aa9564103511400d598df | Federal_Aviation_Administration | On the eve of America's entry into World War II, CAA began to extend its ATC responsibilities to takeoff and landing operations at airports. This expanded role eventually became permanent after the war. The application of radar to ATC helped controllers in their drive to keep abreast of the postwar boom in commercial a... | What did the federal-aid airport program aim to help develop? | {
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570aa95a6d058f190018303a | Federal_Aviation_Administration | By the mid-1970s, the agency had achieved a semi-automated air traffic control system using both radar and computer technology. This system required enhancement to keep pace with air traffic growth, however, especially after the Airline Deregulation Act of 1978 phased out the CAB's economic regulation of the airlines. ... | When did the agency acheive a semi-automated air traffic control system? | {
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7
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"mid-1970s"
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570aa95a6d058f190018303b | Federal_Aviation_Administration | By the mid-1970s, the agency had achieved a semi-automated air traffic control system using both radar and computer technology. This system required enhancement to keep pace with air traffic growth, however, especially after the Airline Deregulation Act of 1978 phased out the CAB's economic regulation of the airlines. ... | When was the Airline Deregulation act? | {
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570aa95a6d058f190018303c | Federal_Aviation_Administration | By the mid-1970s, the agency had achieved a semi-automated air traffic control system using both radar and computer technology. This system required enhancement to keep pace with air traffic growth, however, especially after the Airline Deregulation Act of 1978 phased out the CAB's economic regulation of the airlines. ... | When did the nationwide strike by air traffic controlers union happen? | {
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"1981"
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570aa95a6d058f190018303d | Federal_Aviation_Administration | By the mid-1970s, the agency had achieved a semi-automated air traffic control system using both radar and computer technology. This system required enhancement to keep pace with air traffic growth, however, especially after the Airline Deregulation Act of 1978 phased out the CAB's economic regulation of the airlines. ... | when did the FAA shift to a more step-by-step approach to providing air traffic controllers with more advanced equipment? | {
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"1994"
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570aa95a6d058f190018303e | Federal_Aviation_Administration | By the mid-1970s, the agency had achieved a semi-automated air traffic control system using both radar and computer technology. This system required enhancement to keep pace with air traffic growth, however, especially after the Airline Deregulation Act of 1978 phased out the CAB's economic regulation of the airlines. ... | What helped operate radar in the new air-traffic control system? | {
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"computer technology"
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570aa95e4103511400d598e4 | Federal_Aviation_Administration | The Air Commerce Act of May 20, 1926, is the cornerstone of the federal government's regulation of civil aviation. This landmark legislation was passed at the urging of the aviation industry, whose leaders believed the airplane could not reach its full commercial potential without federal action to improve and maintain... | When was the Air Commerce Act passed? | {
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570aa95e4103511400d598e5 | Federal_Aviation_Administration | The Air Commerce Act of May 20, 1926, is the cornerstone of the federal government's regulation of civil aviation. This landmark legislation was passed at the urging of the aviation industry, whose leaders believed the airplane could not reach its full commercial potential without federal action to improve and maintain... | Who was charged with fostering air commerce? | {
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570aa95e4103511400d598e6 | Federal_Aviation_Administration | The Air Commerce Act of May 20, 1926, is the cornerstone of the federal government's regulation of civil aviation. This landmark legislation was passed at the urging of the aviation industry, whose leaders believed the airplane could not reach its full commercial potential without federal action to improve and maintain... | What new branch was created and operates under the Department of Commerce? | {
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570aa95e4103511400d598e7 | Federal_Aviation_Administration | The Air Commerce Act of May 20, 1926, is the cornerstone of the federal government's regulation of civil aviation. This landmark legislation was passed at the urging of the aviation industry, whose leaders believed the airplane could not reach its full commercial potential without federal action to improve and maintain... | Who assumed primary responsibility for aviation oversight? | {
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"Aeronautics Branch"
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570aa95e4103511400d598e8 | Federal_Aviation_Administration | The Air Commerce Act of May 20, 1926, is the cornerstone of the federal government's regulation of civil aviation. This landmark legislation was passed at the urging of the aviation industry, whose leaders believed the airplane could not reach its full commercial potential without federal action to improve and maintain... | Who was responsible for operating and maintaining aids to air navigation? | {
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"Secretary of Commerce"
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570aa9616d058f1900183044 | Federal_Aviation_Administration | The approaching era of jet travel, and a series of midair collisions (most notable was the 1956 Grand Canyon mid-air collision), prompted passage of the Federal Aviation Act of 1958. This legislation gave the CAA's functions to a new independent body, the Federal Aviation Agency. The act transferred air safety regulati... | When did the Grand-Canyon mid-air collision happen? | {
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570aa9616d058f1900183045 | Federal_Aviation_Administration | The approaching era of jet travel, and a series of midair collisions (most notable was the 1956 Grand Canyon mid-air collision), prompted passage of the Federal Aviation Act of 1958. This legislation gave the CAA's functions to a new independent body, the Federal Aviation Agency. The act transferred air safety regulati... | when was the Federal Aviation Act passed? | {
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"1958"
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570aa9616d058f1900183046 | Federal_Aviation_Administration | The approaching era of jet travel, and a series of midair collisions (most notable was the 1956 Grand Canyon mid-air collision), prompted passage of the Federal Aviation Act of 1958. This legislation gave the CAA's functions to a new independent body, the Federal Aviation Agency. The act transferred air safety regulati... | What agency would now act like the CAA? | {
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"Federal Aviation Agency"
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570aa9616d058f1900183047 | Federal_Aviation_Administration | The approaching era of jet travel, and a series of midair collisions (most notable was the 1956 Grand Canyon mid-air collision), prompted passage of the Federal Aviation Act of 1958. This legislation gave the CAA's functions to a new independent body, the Federal Aviation Agency. The act transferred air safety regulati... | Who did the Federal Aviation Act transfer air safety regulation from? | {
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"CAB"
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570aa9616d058f1900183048 | Federal_Aviation_Administration | The approaching era of jet travel, and a series of midair collisions (most notable was the 1956 Grand Canyon mid-air collision), prompted passage of the Federal Aviation Act of 1958. This legislation gave the CAA's functions to a new independent body, the Federal Aviation Agency. The act transferred air safety regulati... | Who was the FAA's first administrator? | {
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570aa9644103511400d598ee | Federal_Aviation_Administration | On October 31, 2013, after outcry from media outlets, including heavy criticism from Nick Bilton of The New York Times, the FAA announced it will allow airlines to expand the passengers use of portable electronic devices during all phases of flight, but mobile phone calls will still be prohibited. Implementation will ... | When did the FAA decide to expand passengers use of portable elctronic devices during all phases of flight? | {
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3
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570aa9644103511400d598ef | Federal_Aviation_Administration | On October 31, 2013, after outcry from media outlets, including heavy criticism from Nick Bilton of The New York Times, the FAA announced it will allow airlines to expand the passengers use of portable electronic devices during all phases of flight, but mobile phone calls will still be prohibited. Implementation will ... | What mode must mobile phones be put into? | {
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570aa9644103511400d598f0 | Federal_Aviation_Administration | On October 31, 2013, after outcry from media outlets, including heavy criticism from Nick Bilton of The New York Times, the FAA announced it will allow airlines to expand the passengers use of portable electronic devices during all phases of flight, but mobile phone calls will still be prohibited. Implementation will ... | What phases of flight will passengers be able to use electronic devices? | {
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570aa9644103511400d598f1 | Federal_Aviation_Administration | On October 31, 2013, after outcry from media outlets, including heavy criticism from Nick Bilton of The New York Times, the FAA announced it will allow airlines to expand the passengers use of portable electronic devices during all phases of flight, but mobile phone calls will still be prohibited. Implementation will ... | Where must devices be put during actual takeoff and landing? | {
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529
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"seat-back pocket"
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570aa9644103511400d598f2 | Federal_Aviation_Administration | On October 31, 2013, after outcry from media outlets, including heavy criticism from Nick Bilton of The New York Times, the FAA announced it will allow airlines to expand the passengers use of portable electronic devices during all phases of flight, but mobile phone calls will still be prohibited. Implementation will ... | Are short-range bluetooth accessories able to be used? | {
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"can also be used."
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570aa9676d058f190018304e | Federal_Aviation_Administration | In 1967, a new U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) combined major federal responsibilities for air and surface transport. The Federal Aviation Agency's name changed to the Federal Aviation Administration as it became one of several agencies (e.g., Federal Highway Administration, Federal Railroad Administration, the... | When did the US DOT combine major federal responsibilities for air and surface transport? | {
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570aa9676d058f190018304f | Federal_Aviation_Administration | In 1967, a new U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) combined major federal responsibilities for air and surface transport. The Federal Aviation Agency's name changed to the Federal Aviation Administration as it became one of several agencies (e.g., Federal Highway Administration, Federal Railroad Administration, the... | What did the Federal Aviation Agency change it's name to? | {
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176
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"Federal Aviation Administration"
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570aa9676d058f1900183050 | Federal_Aviation_Administration | In 1967, a new U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) combined major federal responsibilities for air and surface transport. The Federal Aviation Agency's name changed to the Federal Aviation Administration as it became one of several agencies (e.g., Federal Highway Administration, Federal Railroad Administration, the... | Who would the FAA administrator report to? | {
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512
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570aa9676d058f1900183051 | Federal_Aviation_Administration | In 1967, a new U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) combined major federal responsibilities for air and surface transport. The Federal Aviation Agency's name changed to the Federal Aviation Administration as it became one of several agencies (e.g., Federal Highway Administration, Federal Railroad Administration, the... | Who approves new programs and budget requests? | {
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570aa9676d058f1900183052 | Federal_Aviation_Administration | In 1967, a new U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) combined major federal responsibilities for air and surface transport. The Federal Aviation Agency's name changed to the Federal Aviation Administration as it became one of several agencies (e.g., Federal Highway Administration, Federal Railroad Administration, the... | Who is the final person to approve the budget that is submitted? | {
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570aa9a06d058f1900183058 | Federal_Aviation_Administration | The Aeronautics Branch was renamed the Bureau of Air Commerce in 1934 to reflect its enhanced status within the Department. As commercial flying increased, the Bureau encouraged a group of airlines to establish the first three centers for providing air traffic control (ATC) along the airways. In 1936, the Bureau itself... | What was the Areonautics Branch renamed to? | {
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39
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"Bureau of Air Commerce"
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570aa9a06d058f1900183059 | Federal_Aviation_Administration | The Aeronautics Branch was renamed the Bureau of Air Commerce in 1934 to reflect its enhanced status within the Department. As commercial flying increased, the Bureau encouraged a group of airlines to establish the first three centers for providing air traffic control (ATC) along the airways. In 1936, the Bureau itself... | When was the Aeronautics Branch renamed? | {
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65
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"1934"
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} |
570aa9a06d058f190018305a | Federal_Aviation_Administration | The Aeronautics Branch was renamed the Bureau of Air Commerce in 1934 to reflect its enhanced status within the Department. As commercial flying increased, the Bureau encouraged a group of airlines to establish the first three centers for providing air traffic control (ATC) along the airways. In 1936, the Bureau itself... | When did the Buerau take over and begin to expant the ATC system? | {
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297
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570aa9a06d058f190018305b | Federal_Aviation_Administration | The Aeronautics Branch was renamed the Bureau of Air Commerce in 1934 to reflect its enhanced status within the Department. As commercial flying increased, the Bureau encouraged a group of airlines to establish the first three centers for providing air traffic control (ATC) along the airways. In 1936, the Bureau itself... | What were the people who used maps, blackboards, and mental calculation to ensure the safe separation of aircraft traveling between cities called? | {
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391
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"air traffic controllers"
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570aa9a54103511400d598f8 | Federal_Aviation_Administration | In 2014, the FAA changed a long-standing approach to air traffic control candidates that eliminated preferences based on training and experience at flight schools in favor of a personality test open to anyone irrespective of experience. The move was made to increase flight traffic controller racial diversity. Before th... | When did the FAA change it's long-standing approach to air traffic control candidates? | {
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570aa9a54103511400d598f9 | Federal_Aviation_Administration | In 2014, the FAA changed a long-standing approach to air traffic control candidates that eliminated preferences based on training and experience at flight schools in favor of a personality test open to anyone irrespective of experience. The move was made to increase flight traffic controller racial diversity. Before th... | What was now favored instead of training and experince at flight schools? | {
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570aa9a54103511400d598fa | Federal_Aviation_Administration | In 2014, the FAA changed a long-standing approach to air traffic control candidates that eliminated preferences based on training and experience at flight schools in favor of a personality test open to anyone irrespective of experience. The move was made to increase flight traffic controller racial diversity. Before th... | Who could be an air traffic controller irrespective of experience now because of the rule change? | {
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570aa9a54103511400d598fb | Federal_Aviation_Administration | In 2014, the FAA changed a long-standing approach to air traffic control candidates that eliminated preferences based on training and experience at flight schools in favor of a personality test open to anyone irrespective of experience. The move was made to increase flight traffic controller racial diversity. Before th... | What did applicants now take that many of them found baffling? | {
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645
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570aa9bf6d058f1900183060 | Federal_Aviation_Administration | The FAA has been cited as an example of regulatory capture, "in which the airline industry openly dictates to its regulators its governing rules, arranging for not only beneficial regulation, but placing key people to head these regulators." Retired NASA Office of Inspector General Senior Special Agent Joseph Gutheinz,... | What retired NASA Office of inspector general is outspoken about the FAA? | {
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304
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"Joseph Gutheinz"
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570aa9bf6d058f1900183061 | Federal_Aviation_Administration | The FAA has been cited as an example of regulatory capture, "in which the airline industry openly dictates to its regulators its governing rules, arranging for not only beneficial regulation, but placing key people to head these regulators." Retired NASA Office of Inspector General Senior Special Agent Joseph Gutheinz,... | How much do penalties against airlines cost per violation? | {
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791
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570aa9bf6d058f1900183062 | Federal_Aviation_Administration | The FAA has been cited as an example of regulatory capture, "in which the airline industry openly dictates to its regulators its governing rules, arranging for not only beneficial regulation, but placing key people to head these regulators." Retired NASA Office of Inspector General Senior Special Agent Joseph Gutheinz,... | A heavy penalty for violating FAA reulations could said to be do what? | {
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570aa9bf6d058f1900183063 | Federal_Aviation_Administration | The FAA has been cited as an example of regulatory capture, "in which the airline industry openly dictates to its regulators its governing rules, arranging for not only beneficial regulation, but placing key people to head these regulators." Retired NASA Office of Inspector General Senior Special Agent Joseph Gutheinz,... | What did the agency propose to find Southwest Airlines? | {
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541
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"$10.2 million"
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570abdb26d058f19001830be | Lancashire | The boroughs of Liverpool, Knowsley, St Helens and Sefton were included in Merseyside. In Greater Manchester the successor boroughs were Bury, Bolton, Manchester, Oldham (part), Rochdale, Salford, Tameside (part), Trafford (part) and Wigan. Warrington and Widnes, south of the new Merseyside/Greater Manchester border we... | In what year did Blackpool and Blackburn become independent unitary authorities? | {
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570abdb26d058f19001830bf | Lancashire | The boroughs of Liverpool, Knowsley, St Helens and Sefton were included in Merseyside. In Greater Manchester the successor boroughs were Bury, Bolton, Manchester, Oldham (part), Rochdale, Salford, Tameside (part), Trafford (part) and Wigan. Warrington and Widnes, south of the new Merseyside/Greater Manchester border we... | In what year was Simonswood transferred from Knowsley to West Lancashire | {
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570abdb26d058f19001830c0 | Lancashire | The boroughs of Liverpool, Knowsley, St Helens and Sefton were included in Merseyside. In Greater Manchester the successor boroughs were Bury, Bolton, Manchester, Oldham (part), Rochdale, Salford, Tameside (part), Trafford (part) and Wigan. Warrington and Widnes, south of the new Merseyside/Greater Manchester border we... | Which places were added to the new county of Cheshire? | {
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241
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"Warrington and Widnes"
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570abdb26d058f19001830c1 | Lancashire | The boroughs of Liverpool, Knowsley, St Helens and Sefton were included in Merseyside. In Greater Manchester the successor boroughs were Bury, Bolton, Manchester, Oldham (part), Rochdale, Salford, Tameside (part), Trafford (part) and Wigan. Warrington and Widnes, south of the new Merseyside/Greater Manchester border we... | Where were the boroughs of Liverpool, Knowsley, St Helens and Sefton included? | {
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570abdb26d058f19001830c2 | Lancashire | The boroughs of Liverpool, Knowsley, St Helens and Sefton were included in Merseyside. In Greater Manchester the successor boroughs were Bury, Bolton, Manchester, Oldham (part), Rochdale, Salford, Tameside (part), Trafford (part) and Wigan. Warrington and Widnes, south of the new Merseyside/Greater Manchester border we... | Which parish was transferred from Knowsley to the district of West Lancashire? | {
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570ac1574103511400d59982 | Lancashire | The Duchy of Lancaster is one of two royal duchies in England. It has landholdings throughout the region and elsewhere, operating as a property company, but also exercising the right of the Crown in the County Palatine of Lancaster. While the administrative boundaries changed in the 1970s, the county palatine boundarie... | When did the administrative boundaries for the Duchy of Lancaster change? | {
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"1970s"
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} |
570ac1574103511400d59983 | Lancashire | The Duchy of Lancaster is one of two royal duchies in England. It has landholdings throughout the region and elsewhere, operating as a property company, but also exercising the right of the Crown in the County Palatine of Lancaster. While the administrative boundaries changed in the 1970s, the county palatine boundarie... | What is the Duchy of Lancaster? | {
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26
],
"text": [
"one of two royal duchies in England"
]
} |
570ac1574103511400d59984 | Lancashire | The Duchy of Lancaster is one of two royal duchies in England. It has landholdings throughout the region and elsewhere, operating as a property company, but also exercising the right of the Crown in the County Palatine of Lancaster. While the administrative boundaries changed in the 1970s, the county palatine boundarie... | What does the Duchy of Lancaster operate as? | {
"answer_start": [
133
],
"text": [
"a property company"
]
} |
570ac1574103511400d59985 | Lancashire | The Duchy of Lancaster is one of two royal duchies in England. It has landholdings throughout the region and elsewhere, operating as a property company, but also exercising the right of the Crown in the County Palatine of Lancaster. While the administrative boundaries changed in the 1970s, the county palatine boundarie... | Who are appointed within the Duchy and County Palatine of Lancater? | {
"answer_start": [
383
],
"text": [
"High Sheriffs"
]
} |
570ac1574103511400d59986 | Lancashire | The Duchy of Lancaster is one of two royal duchies in England. It has landholdings throughout the region and elsewhere, operating as a property company, but also exercising the right of the Crown in the County Palatine of Lancaster. While the administrative boundaries changed in the 1970s, the county palatine boundarie... | Who exercises the right of the Crown in the County Palatine of Lancaster? | {
"answer_start": [
0
],
"text": [
"The Duchy of Lancaster"
]
} |
570ac1de4103511400d59996 | Lancashire | Lancashire has a mostly comprehensive system with four state grammar schools. Not including sixth form colleges, there are 77 state schools (not including Burnley's new schools) and 24 independent schools. The Clitheroe area has secondary modern schools. Sixth form provision is limited at most schools in most districts... | How many state grammar schools are in Lancashire? | {
"answer_start": [
50
],
"text": [
"four"
]
} |
570ac1de4103511400d59997 | Lancashire | Lancashire has a mostly comprehensive system with four state grammar schools. Not including sixth form colleges, there are 77 state schools (not including Burnley's new schools) and 24 independent schools. The Clitheroe area has secondary modern schools. Sixth form provision is limited at most schools in most districts... | How many state schools are in Lancashire? | {
"answer_start": [
123
],
"text": [
"77"
]
} |
570ac1de4103511400d59998 | Lancashire | Lancashire has a mostly comprehensive system with four state grammar schools. Not including sixth form colleges, there are 77 state schools (not including Burnley's new schools) and 24 independent schools. The Clitheroe area has secondary modern schools. Sixth form provision is limited at most schools in most districts... | How many independant schools are in Lancashire? | {
"answer_start": [
182
],
"text": [
"24"
]
} |
570ac1de4103511400d59999 | Lancashire | Lancashire has a mostly comprehensive system with four state grammar schools. Not including sixth form colleges, there are 77 state schools (not including Burnley's new schools) and 24 independent schools. The Clitheroe area has secondary modern schools. Sixth form provision is limited at most schools in most districts... | Who has the largest school population? | {
"answer_start": [
474
],
"text": [
"South Ribble"
]
} |
570ac1de4103511400d5999a | Lancashire | Lancashire has a mostly comprehensive system with four state grammar schools. Not including sixth form colleges, there are 77 state schools (not including Burnley's new schools) and 24 independent schools. The Clitheroe area has secondary modern schools. Sixth form provision is limited at most schools in most districts... | Who has the smallest school population? | {
"answer_start": [
525
],
"text": [
"Fylde"
]
} |
570ac42c4103511400d599aa | Lancashire | Lancashire produced well known teams in super league such as St Helens, Wigan, and Warrington. The county was once the focal point for many of the sport's professional competitions including the Lancashire League competition which ran from 1895 to 1970, and the Lancashire County Cup which was abandoned in 1993. Rugby L... | What years did the Lancashire League competition run from? | {
"answer_start": [
240
],
"text": [
"1895 to 1970"
]
} |
570ac42c4103511400d599ab | Lancashire | Lancashire produced well known teams in super league such as St Helens, Wigan, and Warrington. The county was once the focal point for many of the sport's professional competitions including the Lancashire League competition which ran from 1895 to 1970, and the Lancashire County Cup which was abandoned in 1993. Rugby L... | Which county was once the focal point for many professional competitions? | {
"answer_start": [
0
],
"text": [
"Lancashire"
]
} |
570ac42c4103511400d599ac | Lancashire | Lancashire produced well known teams in super league such as St Helens, Wigan, and Warrington. The county was once the focal point for many of the sport's professional competitions including the Lancashire League competition which ran from 1895 to 1970, and the Lancashire County Cup which was abandoned in 1993. Rugby L... | Which year was the Lancashire County Cup abandoned? | {
"answer_start": [
307
],
"text": [
"1993"
]
} |
570ac42c4103511400d599ad | Lancashire | Lancashire produced well known teams in super league such as St Helens, Wigan, and Warrington. The county was once the focal point for many of the sport's professional competitions including the Lancashire League competition which ran from 1895 to 1970, and the Lancashire County Cup which was abandoned in 1993. Rugby L... | What year did Rugby League start? | {
"answer_start": [
440
],
"text": [
"1895"
]
} |
570acb424103511400d599fe | Lancashire | Lancashire had a lively culture of choral and classical music, with very large numbers of local church choirs from the 17th century, leading to the foundation of local choral societies from the mid-18th century, often particularly focused on performances of the music of Handel and his contemporaries. It also played a m... | Where was the first open competition for brass bands held? | {
"answer_start": [
518
],
"text": [
"Manchester"
]
} |
570acb424103511400d599ff | Lancashire | Lancashire had a lively culture of choral and classical music, with very large numbers of local church choirs from the 17th century, leading to the foundation of local choral societies from the mid-18th century, often particularly focused on performances of the music of Handel and his contemporaries. It also played a m... | What year was the first open competition for brass bands held? | {
"answer_start": [
532
],
"text": [
"1853"
]
} |
570acb424103511400d59a00 | Lancashire | Lancashire had a lively culture of choral and classical music, with very large numbers of local church choirs from the 17th century, leading to the foundation of local choral societies from the mid-18th century, often particularly focused on performances of the music of Handel and his contemporaries. It also played a m... | Where was David Atherton born? | {
"answer_start": [
1159
],
"text": [
"Blackpool"
]
} |
570acb424103511400d59a01 | Lancashire | Lancashire had a lively culture of choral and classical music, with very large numbers of local church choirs from the 17th century, leading to the foundation of local choral societies from the mid-18th century, often particularly focused on performances of the music of Handel and his contemporaries. It also played a m... | What did David Atherton co-found? | {
"answer_start": [
1123
],
"text": [
"the London Sinfonietta"
]
} |
570acb424103511400d59a02 | Lancashire | Lancashire had a lively culture of choral and classical music, with very large numbers of local church choirs from the 17th century, leading to the foundation of local choral societies from the mid-18th century, often particularly focused on performances of the music of Handel and his contemporaries. It also played a m... | Who began their musical career as organist of Salford Cathedral? | {
"answer_start": [
1265
],
"text": [
"Leslie Stuart"
]
} |
570acc776d058f1900183108 | Lancashire | Lancashire emerged as a major commercial and industrial region during the Industrial Revolution. Manchester and Liverpool grew into its largest cities, dominating global trade and the birth of modern capitalism. The county contained several mill towns and the collieries of the Lancashire Coalfield. By the 1830s, approx... | What are the biggest cities in Lancashire? | {
"answer_start": [
97
],
"text": [
"Manchester and Liverpool"
]
} |
570acc776d058f1900183109 | Lancashire | Lancashire emerged as a major commercial and industrial region during the Industrial Revolution. Manchester and Liverpool grew into its largest cities, dominating global trade and the birth of modern capitalism. The county contained several mill towns and the collieries of the Lancashire Coalfield. By the 1830s, approx... | By the 1830's, how much of all cotton was processed in Lancashire? | {
"answer_start": [
328
],
"text": [
"85%"
]
} |
570acc776d058f190018310a | Lancashire | Lancashire emerged as a major commercial and industrial region during the Industrial Revolution. Manchester and Liverpool grew into its largest cities, dominating global trade and the birth of modern capitalism. The county contained several mill towns and the collieries of the Lancashire Coalfield. By the 1830s, approx... | Where was a center for tourist for the people of Lancashire's mill towns? | {
"answer_start": [
559
],
"text": [
"Blackpool"
]
} |
570acc776d058f190018310b | Lancashire | Lancashire emerged as a major commercial and industrial region during the Industrial Revolution. Manchester and Liverpool grew into its largest cities, dominating global trade and the birth of modern capitalism. The county contained several mill towns and the collieries of the Lancashire Coalfield. By the 1830s, approx... | What week was most popular to visit Lancashire's mill towns? | {
"answer_start": [
662
],
"text": [
"wakes week"
]
} |
570acc776d058f190018310c | Lancashire | Lancashire emerged as a major commercial and industrial region during the Industrial Revolution. Manchester and Liverpool grew into its largest cities, dominating global trade and the birth of modern capitalism. The county contained several mill towns and the collieries of the Lancashire Coalfield. By the 1830s, approx... | When did Lancashire emerge as a major commercialand industrial region? | {
"answer_start": [
63
],
"text": [
"during the Industrial Revolution"
]
} |
570ad47c4103511400d59a48 | Lancashire | The county was subject to significant boundary reform in 1974 that removed Liverpool and Manchester and most of their surrounding conurbations to form the metropolitan counties of Merseyside and Greater Manchester. The detached northern part of Lancashire in the Lake District, including the Furness Peninsula and Cartme... | When was Liverpool and Manchester removed from Lancashire boundaries? | {
"answer_start": [
57
],
"text": [
"1974"
]
} |
570ad47c4103511400d59a49 | Lancashire | The county was subject to significant boundary reform in 1974 that removed Liverpool and Manchester and most of their surrounding conurbations to form the metropolitan counties of Merseyside and Greater Manchester. The detached northern part of Lancashire in the Lake District, including the Furness Peninsula and Cartme... | How many miles of land did Lancashire lose to other countries? | {
"answer_start": [
399
],
"text": [
"709"
]
} |
570ad47c4103511400d59a4a | Lancashire | The county was subject to significant boundary reform in 1974 that removed Liverpool and Manchester and most of their surrounding conurbations to form the metropolitan counties of Merseyside and Greater Manchester. The detached northern part of Lancashire in the Lake District, including the Furness Peninsula and Cartme... | What is to the north of Lancashire today? | {
"answer_start": [
573
],
"text": [
"Cumbria"
]
} |
570ad47c4103511400d59a4b | Lancashire | The county was subject to significant boundary reform in 1974 that removed Liverpool and Manchester and most of their surrounding conurbations to form the metropolitan counties of Merseyside and Greater Manchester. The detached northern part of Lancashire in the Lake District, including the Furness Peninsula and Cartme... | What is to the east of Lancashire today? | {
"answer_start": [
656
],
"text": [
"West Yorkshire"
]
} |
570ad47c4103511400d59a4c | Lancashire | The county was subject to significant boundary reform in 1974 that removed Liverpool and Manchester and most of their surrounding conurbations to form the metropolitan counties of Merseyside and Greater Manchester. The detached northern part of Lancashire in the Lake District, including the Furness Peninsula and Cartme... | Who exercises sovereignty rights for Lancashire? | {
"answer_start": [
809
],
"text": [
"Duke of Lancaster"
]
} |
570ad6ac4103511400d59a68 | Lancashire | Lancashire is smaller than its historical extent following a major reform of local government. In 1889, the administrative county of Lancashire was created, covering the historical county except for the county boroughs such as Blackburn, Burnley, Barrow-in-Furness, Preston, Wigan, Liverpool and Manchester. The area ser... | When was the administrative county of Lancashire created? | {
"answer_start": [
98
],
"text": [
"1889"
]
} |
570ad6ac4103511400d59a69 | Lancashire | Lancashire is smaller than its historical extent following a major reform of local government. In 1889, the administrative county of Lancashire was created, covering the historical county except for the county boroughs such as Blackburn, Burnley, Barrow-in-Furness, Preston, Wigan, Liverpool and Manchester. The area ser... | What is the area served by the Lord-Lieutenant called now? | {
"answer_start": [
361
],
"text": [
"ceremonial county"
]
} |
570ad6ac4103511400d59a6a | Lancashire | Lancashire is smaller than its historical extent following a major reform of local government. In 1889, the administrative county of Lancashire was created, covering the historical county except for the county boroughs such as Blackburn, Burnley, Barrow-in-Furness, Preston, Wigan, Liverpool and Manchester. The area ser... | Where is the ancient border between Lancashire and Yorkshire located? | {
"answer_start": [
661
],
"text": [
"the western part of Todmorden"
]
} |
570ad6ac4103511400d59a6b | Lancashire | Lancashire is smaller than its historical extent following a major reform of local government. In 1889, the administrative county of Lancashire was created, covering the historical county except for the county boroughs such as Blackburn, Burnley, Barrow-in-Furness, Preston, Wigan, Liverpool and Manchester. The area ser... | Why is Lancashire smaller than its historical extent? | {
"answer_start": [
67
],
"text": [
"reform of local government"
]
} |
570ad6ac4103511400d59a6c | Lancashire | Lancashire is smaller than its historical extent following a major reform of local government. In 1889, the administrative county of Lancashire was created, covering the historical county except for the county boroughs such as Blackburn, Burnley, Barrow-in-Furness, Preston, Wigan, Liverpool and Manchester. The area ser... | What area is covered by the Lord-Lieutenant? | {
"answer_start": [
404
],
"text": [
"the administrative county and the county boroughs"
]
} |
570ad7de4103511400d59a7c | Lancashire | During the 20th century, the county became increasingly urbanised, particularly the southern part. To the existing county boroughs of Barrow-in-Furness, Blackburn, Bolton, Bootle, Burnley, Bury, Liverpool, Manchester, Oldham, Preston, Rochdale, Salford, St Helens and Wigan were added Blackpool (1904), Southport (1905),... | When did the county become more urbanised? | {
"answer_start": [
11
],
"text": [
"20th century"
]
} |
570ad7de4103511400d59a7d | Lancashire | During the 20th century, the county became increasingly urbanised, particularly the southern part. To the existing county boroughs of Barrow-in-Furness, Blackburn, Bolton, Bootle, Burnley, Bury, Liverpool, Manchester, Oldham, Preston, Rochdale, Salford, St Helens and Wigan were added Blackpool (1904), Southport (1905),... | Which part in particular became urbanised in the 20th century? | {
"answer_start": [
80
],
"text": [
"the southern part"
]
} |
570ad7de4103511400d59a7e | Lancashire | During the 20th century, the county became increasingly urbanised, particularly the southern part. To the existing county boroughs of Barrow-in-Furness, Blackburn, Bolton, Bootle, Burnley, Bury, Liverpool, Manchester, Oldham, Preston, Rochdale, Salford, St Helens and Wigan were added Blackpool (1904), Southport (1905),... | When was Warrington added to Lancashire? | {
"answer_start": [
337
],
"text": [
"1900"
]
} |
570ad7de4103511400d59a7f | Lancashire | During the 20th century, the county became increasingly urbanised, particularly the southern part. To the existing county boroughs of Barrow-in-Furness, Blackburn, Bolton, Bootle, Burnley, Bury, Liverpool, Manchester, Oldham, Preston, Rochdale, Salford, St Helens and Wigan were added Blackpool (1904), Southport (1905),... | When was Southport added? | {
"answer_start": [
314
],
"text": [
"1905"
]
} |
570ad7de4103511400d59a80 | Lancashire | During the 20th century, the county became increasingly urbanised, particularly the southern part. To the existing county boroughs of Barrow-in-Furness, Blackburn, Bolton, Bootle, Burnley, Bury, Liverpool, Manchester, Oldham, Preston, Rochdale, Salford, St Helens and Wigan were added Blackpool (1904), Southport (1905),... | When was Blackpool added to the county? | {
"answer_start": [
296
],
"text": [
"1904"
]
} |
570ad8ec4103511400d59a90 | Lancashire | To the east of the county are upland areas leading to the Pennines. North of the Ribble is Beacon Fell Country Park and the Forest of Bowland, another AONB. Much of the lowland in this area is devoted to dairy farming and cheesemaking, whereas the higher ground is more suitable for sheep, and the highest ground is uncu... | What is most of the lowland in the county devoted to? | {
"answer_start": [
204
],
"text": [
"dairy farming and cheesemaking"
]
} |
570ad8ec4103511400d59a91 | Lancashire | To the east of the county are upland areas leading to the Pennines. North of the Ribble is Beacon Fell Country Park and the Forest of Bowland, another AONB. Much of the lowland in this area is devoted to dairy farming and cheesemaking, whereas the higher ground is more suitable for sheep, and the highest ground is uncu... | What is the higer ground in the county devoted to? | {
"answer_start": [
283
],
"text": [
"sheep"
]
} |
570ad8ec4103511400d59a92 | Lancashire | To the east of the county are upland areas leading to the Pennines. North of the Ribble is Beacon Fell Country Park and the Forest of Bowland, another AONB. Much of the lowland in this area is devoted to dairy farming and cheesemaking, whereas the higher ground is more suitable for sheep, and the highest ground is uncu... | What is in the highest ground? | {
"answer_start": [
316
],
"text": [
"uncultivated moorland"
]
} |
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