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