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