What was one of the earliest methods of long-distance communication?

Pigeon Navigation and Communication

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Telegraph
Pigeon post
Telephone
Internet
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What sense do pigeons use to navigate back to their home?
Ultrasound
Infrared vision
Magneto reception
Echolocation
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How are pigeons prepared for delivering messages?
They are sent away from their home in cages
They are trained to recognize addresses
They are given maps
They are equipped with GPS devices
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What must the message receiver do to get a message via pigeon post?
Train a pigeon to find the sender
Wait for the sender's pigeon to arrive
Use a different pigeon each time
Send a pigeon to the sender
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How often could pigeons travel back and forth between two locations using advanced methods?
Once a day
Twice a day
Every hour
Once a week
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the purpose of teaching pigeons that their home loft is in one location but they will only be fed at another?
To make them stronger
To increase their speed
To enable them to travel back and forth reliably
To improve their homing instinct
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why do homing pigeons prefer to return to captivity?
They are bred for a strong homing instinct
They dislike flying long distances
They are rewarded with treats
They are afraid of predators
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