32. Review

What geographic feature played a role in the Battle of the Marne?

• Dense forests

• A river named Marne

• High mountains

• Desert terrain

Why was the Battle of Verdun challenging for attackers?

• Flat and open terrain

• High ground with strong forts

• Dense forests and hills

• Desert terrain

What characterized the area near the Somme River during the Battle of the Somme?

• Flat and open terrain

• Dense forests

• High mountains

• Desert terrain

Why was the Eastern Front challenging for armies during World War I?

• The presence of a large ocean

• The vast size and diverse landscapes

• Flat and open terrain

• High mountains and dense forests

What geographic feature made the Italian Front challenging for battles?

• Dense forests

• Flat and open terrain

• High mountains (the Alps)

• Desert terrain