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

Question

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Responses

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

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

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

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

Poison gas attacks were often large-scale and unpredictable.

Poison gas attacks were often large-scale and unpredictable.

Soldiers had to rely on gas masks for defense.

Soldiers had to rely on gas masks for defense.

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

Answer 1

The two correct answers that explain why chemical warfare was considered a particularly deadly threat during World War I are:

1. Poison gas attacks were often large-scale and unpredictable.
2. Soldiers had to rely on gas masks for defense.

These factors contributed to the fear and lethality associated with chemical warfare during the conflict.