Air Raid Preparations Quiz
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What were windows taped for in preparation for air raids?

  • To prevent the entry of poisonous gas
  • To protect against radiation exposure
  • To reinforce the structure of the windows
  • To prevent shattered glass from causing further injuries (correct)
  • What were Anderson shelters made from?

  • Wood and sandbags
  • Brick and mortar
  • Corrugated steel sheets bolted together (correct)
  • Reinforced concrete
  • What was the purpose of blackout curtains during air raids?

  • To prevent any light from showing through windows (correct)
  • To keep the interior temperature stable
  • To conceal the presence of civilians
  • To block out noise from the bombings
  • What was the main threat to civilians during air raids?

    <p>Bombs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Morrison shelters look like?

    <p>A large metal cage about the height of a table</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main purpose of the Tube stations during the Blitz?

    <p>To provide shelter from the bombing for Londoners</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many civilians were killed during the Blitz?

    <p>60,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the role of the Parachute mines in the Blitz?

    <p>Causing more damage than usual bombs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of the Auxiliary Fire Service during the Blitz?

    <p>To support the main fire services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a challenge faced by rescue workers during the Blitz?

    <p>Buildings that had been bombed could easily collapse</p> Signup and view all the answers

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