Lighting

Which was a major invention that Edison is most famous for?

• Improving existing gas technology

• Developing a long-lasting lightbulb

• Improving exiting oil technology

• Developing an oil flame lantern

Which sentence BEST supports the following claim: THOMAS EDISON WAS CALL THE GREATEST INVENTOR OF AMERICAN HISTORY.

• "Edison was a great business man"

• "Edison invented lighting that used electricity instead of oil and gas"

• "His invention of electric lighting had a major impact on American life in the 1900s"

• "Oil and gas lighting was very dangerous?

What was the main source of lighting before the light bulb?

• Oil

• Gas

• Sunlight

• All of the above

What was a major impact of the invention of electric lighting on urban areas?

• Increased crime rates

• Extended working hours

• Decreased population

• Reduced pollution

Which of the following was a common source of lighting before the invention of electricity?

• Solar panels

• Gas lamps

• LED lights

• Neon signs

How did electric lighting influence the industrial revolution?

• It slowed down production

• It allowed factories to operate longer hours

• It made factories more dangerous

• It reduced the need for workers

What is the primary purpose of street lighting in urban areas?

• To increase traffic

• To reduce crime

• To promote tourism

• To save energy

Which invention is Thomas Edison most famous for in the field of lighting?

• The LED bulb

• The fluorescent lamp

• The long-lasting incandescent bulb

• The halogen lamp

What was one of the social impacts of the widespread use of electric lighting?

• Increased isolation

• Longer social gatherings

• Decreased literacy rates

• Reduced nightlife

Which of the following is a benefit of LED lighting over traditional incandescent bulbs?

• Higher energy consumption

• Shorter lifespan

• Lower energy consumption

• More heat production