Question

A photo shows a gasmask that would fully cover the face, with built-in goggles and a tube leading away from the mouth.
Use the image to answer the question.


Why was the piece of equipment in the photo necessary for both sides in World War I?
(1 point)

to protect the soldiers from diseases

to protect the soldiers from poisonous gas

to protect the soldiers from flamethrowers

to protect the soldiers from machine-gun fire

Answer 1

to protect the soldiers from poisonous gas

Chemical weapons (chlorine, phosgene, mustard gas) were used widely in WWI, so both sides needed gas masks.