The History and Revival of Neon Signs
- 1. Who is credited with inventing the neon gas and its use in lighting?
A) Thomas Edison
B) Nikola Tesla
C) Georges Claude
D) Alexander Graham Bell
- 2. In what year were neon signs first introduced to the United States?
A) 1920
B) 1935
C) 1923
D) 1910
- 3. Which city became famous for its neon signs in the 1940s and 1950s?
A) New York City
B) Las Vegas
C) Miami
D) Los Angeles
- 4. What is one of the main advantages of LED signs over neon?
A) Energy efficiency
B) Easier to recycle
C) Lower manufacturing costs
D) Brighter light output
- 5. What cultural movement embraced neon signs as art?
A) Pop art
B) Renaissance
C) Impressionism
D) Bauhaus
- 6. What material is primarily used in the construction of neon signs?
A) Plastic
B) Metal
C) Glass tubing
D) Wood
- 7. What is the main reason cities often enforce regulations on neon signs?
A) To support local businesses
B) To control light pollution
C) To preserve historical sites
D) To enhance traffic safety
- 8. Which color results from using argon gas in neon tubes?
A) Green
B) Brown
C) Red
D) Blue
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