Lighthouses

• Question 1 out of 10

  Which is the oldest lighthouse still in operation in the world?

  Tower of Hercules, Spain

  Pharos of Alexandria, Egypt

  Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, USA

  Eddystone Lighthouse, UK

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• Question 2 out of 10

  What part of the lighthouse holds the light source?

  Fresnel Lens

  Foundation

  Lantern Room

  Keeper’s Quarters

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• Question 3 out of 10

  The famous Cape Hatteras Lighthouse is located in which US state?

  Maine

  North Carolina

  Florida

  California

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• Question 4 out of 10

  What is a Fresnel lens, commonly used in lighthouses?

  A decorative element on the lighthouse exterior

  A type of lens used in cameras

  A type of lens that focuses light into a powerful beam

  A light source powered by solar energy

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• Question 5 out of 10

  In maritime tradition, what does a lighthouse symbolize?

  Isolation and mystery

  Adventure and exploration

  Safety and hope

  Wealth and prosperity

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• Question 6 out of 10

  Which famous painter created the artwork “The Monk by the Sea,” which features a lighthouse in the background?

  Pablo Picasso

  Vincent van Gogh

  Caspar David Friedrich

  Claude Monet

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• Question 7 out of 10

  What type of fuel was commonly used in lighthouses before the advent of electricity?

  Coal

  Natural gas

  Whale oil

  Kerosene

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• Question 8 out of 10

  The lighthouse at Peggy’s Cove is one of the most photographed in the world. In which country is it located?

  Australia

  Canada

  United Kingdom

  United States

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• Question 9 out of 10

  What does it mean if a lighthouse beacon has a “fixed” light characteristic?

  The light rotates 360 degrees

  The light changes color periodically

  The light remains constant and does not flash

  The light flashes at irregular intervals

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• Question 10 out of 10

  Which organization is responsible for maintaining most of the lighthouses in the United States today?

  The United States Coast Guard

  The National Park Service

  The Department of Transportation

  The Environmental Protection Agency

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