The History and Revival of Neon Signs
- 1. Who is credited with inventing the neon gas and its use in lighting?
A) Nikola Tesla
B) Thomas Edison
C) Georges Claude
D) Alexander Graham Bell
- 2. In what year were neon signs first introduced to the United States?
A) 1935
B) 1920
C) 1923
D) 1910
- 3. Which city became famous for its neon signs in the 1940s and 1950s?
A) Las Vegas
B) New York City
C) Miami
D) Los Angeles
- 4. What material is primarily used in the construction of neon signs?
A) Glass tubing
B) Metal
C) Plastic
D) Wood
- 5. What is one of the main advantages of LED signs over neon?
A) Energy efficiency
B) Easier to recycle
C) Lower manufacturing costs
D) Brighter light output
- 6. What is the main reason cities often enforce regulations on neon signs?
A) To preserve historical sites
B) To enhance traffic safety
C) To support local businesses
D) To control light pollution
- 7. What cultural movement embraced neon signs as art?
A) Impressionism
B) Renaissance
C) Bauhaus
D) Pop art
- 8. Which color results from using argon gas in neon tubes?
A) Brown
B) Green
C) Blue
D) Red
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