A photo shows a gasmask that would fully cover the face, with built-in goggles and a tube leading away from the mouth.
Question
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)
Responses
to protect the soldiers from diseases
to protect the soldiers from diseases
to protect the soldiers from poisonous gas
to protect the soldiers from poisonous gas
to protect the soldiers from flamethrowers
to protect the soldiers from flamethrowers
to protect the soldiers from machine-gun fire
to protect the soldiers from machine-gun fire
Correct response:
to protect the soldiers from poisonous gas
During World War I, both sides used poisonous gases as weapons, such as chlorine and mustard gas. The gas mask in the photo was necessary to protect soldiers from inhaling these deadly gases on the battlefield.