20 Questions
What is the name of the small submarine used by Layla and her dad?
I.R.I.S (Island Research Institute Submersible)
Where is the Island Research Institute based?
On a steel rig out at sea
Why couldn't Layla familiarize herself with the dials before setting sail?
There was a sudden storm approaching
What was the purpose of Layla and her dad's work at the Island Research Institute?
Studying marine life and activity off the coast of Hawaii
How deep was Layla when she heard a strange, wailing sound?
150 meters deep
What did Layla do when she saw something moving behind the submarine?
She grabbed the control lever and spun the submarine round
What did Layla do after she saw the humpback whale?
She activated the homing system and started to rise to the surface
How did Layla feel when she saw the humpback whale?
She was entranced and captivated by its beauty
What did Layla do with the cameras after seeing the humpback whale?
She flicked the cameras on to record what she found
What did Layla plan to do after returning to the surface?
Show her dad the video she captured
Who took the very first photograph in 1826?
Joseph Nicéphore Niépce
What did William Henry Fox Talbot create in 1835 that could be used to make lots of copies of an image?
Negative image
What type of photograph remained the most common until digital cameras became popular in the 1990s?
Calotype system
What was the name of the man who created a photograph that could be reproduced?
William Henry Fox Talbot
Why was it hard to know exactly what ancient life was like?
There were only drawings and paintings as a record
Who created the first design for a camera, known as the pinhole camera or camera obscura?
Ibn al-Haytham
Which chemical did Joseph Nicéphore Niépce initially use to create the first permanent photograph?
Bitumen
Who pioneered photographic film and made the camera affordable and available to most people?
George Eastman
What was the original purpose of using a pinhole camera from the 1500s?
To help people draw
What was the significance of George Eastman's creation in 1885?
"Exposures"
Embark on an underwater adventure with Layla as she navigates the depths of the ocean in a submersible. Experience the thrill and mystery of ocean exploration in this short story.
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