Untitled Formative 4

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At the time, people wanted an easier way to dive deep underwater. Divers could find buried treasure in ships that had sunk. But it was hard for them to explore the sunken ships. Deep diving was grueling. Divers had to stay inside a diving bell, a small, dark space filled with a small amount of air. It was often scary and uncomfortable. They could not swim freely or pick up things from the ocean floor.

Based on the text, how did people dive deep underwater in John Lethbridge's time?

Lethbridge first tested the barrel in a pond outside his house. Then, he used the barrel to explore sunken ships around Europe. Some of these ships were filled with lost treasure, including chests full of silver. Lethbridge became very rich because of his trips in the diving barrel.

Based on the text, what did Lethbridge find on his dives?

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Divers had to stay inside a diving bell, a small, dark space filled with a small amount of air. It was often scary and uncomfortable. At the time, people wanted an easier way to dive deep underwater. Divers could find buried treasure in ships that had sunk. But it was hard for them to explore the sunken ships. Deep diving was grueling.

What is the meaning of grueling as used in the text?

According to the text, how long could people stay inside the barrel before needing air?