Geography Flashcards
1
Q
The Italian Peninsula extends into this sea.
A
The Mediterranean Sea
2
Q
Italy is shaped like a ___________.
A
boot.
3
Q
This mountain range creates a natural barrier that separates Italy from Europe.
A
The Alps
4
Q
This mountain range runs down the length of the Italian Peninsula.
A
The Apennines
5
Q
If Italy is a boot, this is the rock it is tripping over.
A
Sicily
6
Q
Unlike in Greece, Italy is a good place for _________.
A
farming.
7
Q
What river was the city of Rome founded on?
A
The Tiber
8
Q
Rome was built on top of seven ________.
A
hills.
