Question

Why was chemical warfare considered a particularly deadly threat during World War I? Select the two correct answers.

A.
There was an underlying possibility of a nuclear explosion caused by poisonous gas.

B.
Soldiers did not possess the scientific expertise to analyze the chemical compositions.

C.
Poison gas attacks were often large-scale and unpredictable.

D.
Soldiers had to rely on gas masks for defense.

E.
Troops risked mass contagion if a soldier became infected by poisonous gas.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Soldiers did not possess the scientific expertise to analyze the chemical compositions.

C. Poison gas attacks were often large-scale and unpredictable.

Explanation:

These were two of the reasons why chemical warfare was considered to be a particularly deadly threat during World War I. First of all, chemical warfare was a serious threat due to the fact that soldiers could not analyze the compositions of the chemicals employed. This meant that soldiers were unable to adequately prepare for each type of threat. Moreover, poison gas attacks could not be accurately directed to specific people. Instead, they harmed everything in sight. This meant that poison gas attacks were often large-scale and unpredictable.

Answer 2

Answer:

C.) Poison gas attacks were often large-scale and unpredictable.

D.) Soldiers had to rely on gas masks for defense.

Explanation:

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