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