Transport in the Mezzogiorno Flashcards
1
Q
Factors affecting transport (2)
A
- Physical
- Human
2
Q
Physical factor
A
- Relief
3
Q
Type of relief (2)
A
- Mountainous
- Apennine Mountains
4
Q
What relief delays
A
- Development of transport services
5
Q
Difficulties of road building (2)
A
- Expensive
- Steeply sloping ground
6
Q
Mountains (2)
A
- Steep
- Cut by deep valleys
7
Q
Roads (3)
A
- Steep
- Narrow
- Winding
8
Q
Bridges
A
- Built across deep valleys
9
Q
Tunnels
A
- Built through steepest hills
10
Q
Bridges and tunnels (2)
A
- Expensive
- Added to cost
11
Q
Human factor influencing transport
A
Government policy
12
Q
Investment scheme (2)
A
- Cassa Per Il Mezzogiorno
- Overcome transport problems cause by relief
13
Q
Cassa scheme (2)
A
- €2.5 billion invested
- Encourage more industrial development and tourism
14
Q
Motorway project (3)
A
- Autostrada del Sole
- Constructed in 1964
- Connects Naples to Milan
15
Q
Influence of motorway (2)
A
- Reduced transport costs
- Encourages industry
