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