Communication Towers and Safety Measures

Communication Towers and Safety Measures

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics

6th - 7th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video explains the importance of communication towers and the role of red lights on them. Marty Cooper invented the first cellphone towers in 1982, which were crucial for communication. Initially, towers lacked lights, leading to accidents with aircraft, especially in foggy conditions. Red lights are used because they have a higher wavelength, making them visible from afar, thus preventing accidents. The video concludes with a call to action to like and subscribe.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary function of communication towers?

To generate internet content

To serve as landmarks

To facilitate communication

To provide electricity

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who invented the first cell phone towers?

Marty Cooper

Nikola Tesla

Alexander Graham Bell

Thomas Edison

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why were lights initially not installed on communication towers?

It was not considered necessary

They were too expensive

They were not invented yet

There was no electricity

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What problem did the lack of lights on towers cause?

Interference with radio signals

Difficulty in maintenance

Increased electricity consumption

Accidents with aircraft

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What season saw more accidents due to unlit towers?

Winter

Spring

Summer

Autumn

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why are red lights specifically used on communication towers?

They are aesthetically pleasing

They are cheaper

They are more visible from a distance

They consume less power

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the wavelength of red light?

It is the same as blue light

It is longer than other colors

It is invisible to the human eye

It is shorter than other colors

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