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Maritime Technology for Kids

Maritime Technology

Discover how ships, submarines, and sea safety tools work!

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10 Questions Medium Ages 5+ Nov 11, 2026

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1 What tall building on the coast uses a bright light to help ships avoid dangerous rocks at night?

A A lighthouse
B A windmill
C A skyscraper
D A barn

2 What heavy metal object is dropped into the water on a chain to stop a boat from floating away?

A A surfboard
B An anchor
C A ladder
D A paddle

3 Which tool has a magnetic needle that points North to help sailors navigate the ocean?

A A clock
B A thermometer
C A compass
D A flashlight

4 How does a submarine sink deeper underwater?

A By turning off its engine
B By filling special tanks with water
C By opening its doors
D By dropping its anchor

5 What spinning part under a motorboat pushes against the water to move the boat forward?

A A sail
B A propeller
C An oar
D A wheel

6 What technology do ships use to measure how deep the ocean is by making sound waves?

A Sonar
B Radio
C Telescope
D Thermometer

7 What long tube with mirrors allows people inside a submerged submarine to see above the water?

A A microscope
B A periscope
C A stethoscope
D A telescope

8 Which sea vehicle travels across both water and land by riding on a cushion of air?

A A jet ski
B A hovercraft
C A canoe
D A sailboat

9 What safety vest helps keep a person floating safely if they end up in the water?

A A raincoat
B A lifejacket
C A winter coat
D A sweater

10 What large pieces of strong fabric on a sailboat catch the wind to push the boat forward?

A Flags
B Curtains
C Sails
D Ropes

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