Question

question:
telephone technology improved greatly during world war i, but it had one drawback. what was it?

answer options:
select one of four

voices were inaudible or easily misheard.
telephones were too heavy.
the wires were prone to destruction.
there was always a busy signal.

feedback:
incorrect. review how electricity completely transformed communication during world war i.
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Explanation:

During World War I, telephone wires were often in combat zones or exposed areas, making them vulnerable to damage from artillery, enemy actions, or environmental factors. The option "The wires were prone to destruction" aligns with the challenges of maintaining telephone infrastructure in a wartime setting. The other options are less accurate: voice clarity improved with technological advances, telephones' weight was not a primary drawback, and busy signals were not a typical issue of the technology's design at that time.

Answer:

The wires were prone to destruction.