Mediterranean Europe Flashcards
1
Q
What is interesting about Italy geographically?
A
It is very volcanic.
2
Q
What Volcano destroyed Pompeii?
A
Mount Vesuvius.
3
Q
How is Northern Italy different from Southern Italy?
A
Northern Italy is much more active economically.
4
Q
Why is Southern Italy more rural?
A
It is farther from the “core” of Europe. It has less opportunities. People are more likely here to move out and never come back when compared to Northern Italy.
5
Q
What is the Iberian Peninsula?
A
The peninsula that contains mainly Spain and Portugal. It also extends far from the “core” of Europe so there are also less opportunities here.
6
Q
The Iberian Peninsula is made up of the countries of Spain and ___.
A
Portugal.
