The Invention of the Diving Suit — Questions and answers
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What was a major problem for underwater repairs before diving suits?
Choices
- The water was too clear.
- They only had small tools.
- Many died or were seriously injured due to pressure. ✓
- The ships were too big to reach.
Answer: Many died or were seriously injured due to pressure.
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What new idea did Siebe have to make diving suits safer?
Choices
- To use a very light material
- To make them very colorful
- To add flashing lights
- To create a closed suit with air pumped in ✓
Answer: To create a closed suit with air pumped in
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What urgent problem did Mr. Taylor face while underwater?
Choices
- He saw a scary fish.
- His suit was too loose.
- The air hose was snagged, and he was running out of air. ✓
- He couldn't see anything in the darkness.
Answer: The air hose was snagged, and he was running out of air.
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How did Siebe save Mr. Taylor from the snagged air hose?
Choices
- He jumped into the water to untangle it.
- He used a heavy weight to pull the hose free. ✓
- He called for more help from other sailors.
- He told Mr. Taylor to swim to the surface.
Answer: He used a heavy weight to pull the hose free.
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