How Lighthouses Changed Maritime Safety Forever
  • 1. Which part of a lighthouse emits light?
A) The lantern room
B) The foundation
C) The observation deck
D) The staircase
  • 2. Which color light is commonly used to denote navigational hazards?
A) Green
B) Blue
C) White
D) Red
  • 3. What is typically located near a lighthouse to assist in navigation?
A) Storage sheds
B) Fishing docks
C) Cargo containers
D) Buoys
  • 4. What type of technology allows modern lighthouses to operate automatically?
A) Hydropower
B) Solar power
C) Coal energy
D) Wind turbines
  • 5. Which of the following is a famous lighthouse in the USA?
A) Eiffel Tower
B) Big Ben
C) Statue of Liberty
D) Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
  • 6. What is a key element replaced by electric lights in modern lighthouses?
A) Candles
B) Oil lamps
C) Gas torches
D) Firewood
  • 7. When was the first known lighthouse built?
A) Around 280 BC
B) Around 1000 AD
C) In the 18th century
D) Around 1500 BC
  • 8. What is the characteristic of a lighthouse's light pattern called?
A) Light signature
B) Navigation mark
C) Color code
D) Beacon type
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