How Lighthouses Changed Maritime Safety Forever
  • 1. Which part of a lighthouse emits light?
A) The observation deck
B) The foundation
C) The lantern room
D) The staircase
  • 2. Which color light is commonly used to denote navigational hazards?
A) Red
B) Blue
C) Green
D) White
  • 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) Coal energy
B) Hydropower
C) Wind turbines
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 280 BC
B) In the 18th century
C) Around 1000 AD
D) Around 1500 BC
  • 8. What is the characteristic of a lighthouse's light pattern called?
A) Color code
B) Light signature
C) Beacon type
D) Navigation mark
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