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