Foundation - Soils & Political Geography

Question 1

T/F

Within a single region there might be several different soil types

Answer 1

True

Question 2

The type of rock formed over a period of time through the accumulation and cementation of sediment (of various origins) that is transported by water, ice, wind, or gravity

Answer 2

Sedimentary Rock

Question 3

T/F
There are different types of sedimentary soils

Answer 3

True

Question 4

A process in which a section of the earth’s crust is folded and deformed by lateral compression to form a mountain range

Answer 4

Orogenesis

Question 5

Soil that is the result of sediment transported by flowing rivers

Answer 5

Alluvial soil

Question 6

The type of sedimentary soils found on the Padana Plain

Answer 6

Alluvial soil

Question 7

Gravel and sand with a mix of silt and clay describes the alluvial soil in what place?

Answer 7

The Padana Plain

Question 8

Italy’s sedimentary limestones, calcareous marls, and dolomite are all of what type of origin?

Answer 8

Marine

Question 9

Sedimentary limestones, calcareous marls, and dolomite are formed from what elements?

Answer 9

Marine fossils and other mineral elements from when a large part of Italy was covered by the sea

Question 10

Are hardened clay and sandstone of marine origin?

Answer 10

Yes

Question 11

What type of rocks are found in Langhe, Valpolicella, Collio, Colli Orientali del Friuli, Conegliano Valdobbiadene, Chianti, and Montalcino?

Answer 11

Sedimentary rocks

Question 12

The resulting deposit of sediment (rocks & soil) that was transported by a glacier

Answer 12

Moraine

Question 13

More than a sedimentary soil, this is a sedimentary mound

Answer 13

Moraine

Question 14

18,000 years ago, from where to where did the ice from glaciation extend in Italy?

Answer 14

From the Alps to the Padana Plain

Question 15

Northern Piemonte, Franciacorta, Valtellina, and the area around Lake Garda have examples of this soil type

Answer 15

Moraines

Question 16

What kind of rock is schist

Answer 16

Metamorphic Rock

Question 17

What kind of rock is gneiss?

Answer 17

Metamorphic Rock

Question 18

The type of rock that results when sedimentary or igneous rocks are subjected to high temperatures and extreme pressure which causes chemical, mineralogical, and physical changes in the rock structure

Answer 18

Metamorphic Rock

Question 19

The presence of metamorphic rock is always linked to the process of

Answer 19

Orogenesis

Question 20

Metamorphic rocks are commonly found in what geological feature

Answer 20

Mountains

Question 21

Several areas along the Alps, Sardegna, Calabria, and northeastern Sicilia all have soils with a high content of what kind of rock

Answer 21

Metamorphic

Question 22

T/F
There is strong volcanic activity in Italy

Answer 22

True

Question 23

Does Italy have vineyards on the slopes of ancient, extinct volcanoes?

Answer 23

Yes

Question 24

Does Italy have vineyards slopes of active volcanoes?

Answer 24

Yes

Question 25

Active volcano in Sicilia

Answer 25

Etna

Question 26

Active volcano in Campania

Answer 26

Vesuvio

Question 27

Magma that finds its way from the Earth’s crust into its sub-soil takes the form of

Answer 27

Granite

Question 28

Magma that made it to the surface leaves deposits of

Answer 28

Basaltic lava

Question 29

What type of volcanic rock can be found in Sardegna and the Alps?

Answer 29

Granite

Question 30

What type of volcanic rock can be found in Soave?

Answer 30

Basaltic Lava

Question 31

At the end the Paleozoic Era (300-250 mya), _____ was one of the major centers of volcanic activity in Europe

Answer 31

Alto Adige

Question 32

Where did the Orogenesis of the Alps cause volcanic activity

Answer 32

Veneto’s Prealps

Question 33

Colli Euganei, Lessini, and Colli Berici are located in

Answer 33

Veneto’s Prealps

Question 34

The type of volcanic rock called porphyry can be found in

Answer 34

Alto Adige

Question 35

Type of soil found in areas of Toscana, Lazio, Basilicata, and Campania

Answer 35

Volcanic

Question 36

The volcanic soils found in central Italy are the result of volcanic activity related to the formation of

Answer 36

The Apennines

Question 37

The volcanic soils found in _____ resulted from movements of the earth’s crust leaving several volcanoes that are still active today

Answer 37

Sicilia

Question 38

The fourth most populated country of the EU

Answer 38

Italy

Question 39

Capital of Italy

Answer 39

Roma

Question 40

Regioni in English

Answer 40

Administrative Regions

Question 41

How many regioni are in Italy?

Answer 41

20

Question 42

How many regioni have a special autonomous status?

Answer 42

5

Question 43

Does Valle D’Aosta have a special autonomous status?

Answer 43

Yes

Question 44

Does Trentino Alto-Adige have a special autonomous status?

Answer 44

Yes

Question 45

Does Fruili Venezia Giulia have a special autonomous status?

Answer 45

Yes

Question 46

Does Sicilia have a special autonomous status?

Answer 46

Yes

Question 47

Does Sardegna have a special autonomous status?

Answer 47

Yes

Question 48

Each region is divided into _____ _____ , which are further divided into a number of _____.

Answer 48

Administrative provinces (provincie), municipalities (comuni)

Question 49

Each province is named after

Answer 49

The main city of the province

Question 50

What happened 1861

Answer 50

Unification of Italy

Question 51

The current boundaries of regions and provinces follow

Answer 51

Historical lines

Question 52

Are the boundaries between regions more than just administrative?

Answer 52

Yes