Italy Flashcards
Physical maps show…
natural features on a global scale
The brown colour on a physical map shows…
elevation (height) of the land
Italy is a mediterranean country in the…
South of the continent of Europe
What is a peninsula?
Land surrounded by water, connected to land on one side
What is the name of the walled country where the Pope lives?
Vatican City
A basin is a…
dip in the Earth’s surface
A country is
land controlled by a single government
What is a delta?
An area of low, flat land where a river splits and spreads out
What is erosion?
When rock is worn away and transported by forces such as wind and water
What is global warming?
Earth’s surface heating up due to human activity
Mediterranean means…
Middle of the lands’
A national park is…
protected countryside
What is a peak?
The top of a hill, mountain or mountain range
What is pollution?
Harmful materials released into the environment
What is a region?
An area of land divided by physical and human characteristics
What is renewable energy?
Energy source that renews itself
What is a valley?
A depressed area of land in a U or V shape
Italy is one of the best ranked countries for…
the development of renewable energy productionin Europe and the World
Renewable energy almost never…
runs out
Fossil fuels are not…
renewable. They take millions of years to be made.
Renewable resource harvesting and use does not…
often produce pollution or contribute to global warming
What is the population of North West?
7 million
What is the population of Piedmont Region?
4 million
The population of Lake District is…
sparse
The population of Po Valley is…
dense
What is the main economy in Lake District?
farming and tourism
What is the main economy in Po Valley?
farming, manufacturing and tourism
Farming conditions in Lake District are…
highland
Farming conditions in Po Valley are…
lowland, fertile soil
Farming production in Lake District…
Hill sheep
Faming production in Po Valley…
Cereal, vegetables, rice
What tourism environmental issues do Lake District and Po Valley share?
Litter, pollution and footpath erosion
What is the climate of North West England?
Temperate maritime
What is the climate of Piedmont Region, Italy?
Temperate mediterranean
