Quiz: Foundation - Geography

Question 1

In which northern province would you be most likely to find volcanic hills?

Answer 1

Veneto

Question 2

The majority of Italy’s vineyards are found:
• in the plains
• on hillsides
• in the mountains

Answer 2

On hillsides

Question 3

T / F
The Prealps are a lower altitude range contiguous to the Alps

Answer 3

True

Question 4

T / F
The Padana Plain separates the Alps from the Apennines

Answer 4

True

Question 5

T / F
The Alps block humid air currents from the Adriatic Sea

Answer 5

False

Question 6

T / F
The Apennines are considerably lower in altitude than the Alps

Answer 6

True

Question 7

The climate of the Padana Plain is:

Answer 7

Fully continental

Question 8

Italy’s largest lake is:

Answer 8

Lake Garda

Question 9

Does the following region enjoy autonomous status:
Trentino-Alto Adige

Answer 9

Yes

Question 10

Does the following region enjoy autonomous status:
Piemonte

Answer 10

No

Question 11

Does the following region enjoy autonomous status:
Valle d’Aosta

Answer 11

Yes

Question 12

Does the following region enjoy autonomous status:
Friuli Venezia Giulia

Answer 12

Yes

Question 13

Which of the following soils is of volcanic origin?:
• Dolomite
• Marl
• Porphyry
• Moraine

Answer 13

Porphyry

Question 14

What is Italy’s longest river?

Answer 14

Po

Question 15

Name the 3 seas that border Italy

Answer 15

• Adriatic
• Ionian
• Tyrrhenian