Mezzogiorno, Italy: Climate and Agriculture
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Which climate type characterizes the Mezzogiorno region?

  • Tropical rainforest
  • Tundra
  • Desert
  • Mediterranean (correct)

What is a common traditional agricultural practice in the Mezzogiorno to avoid summer droughts?

  • Planting sugarcane
  • Planting winter wheat (correct)
  • Planting bananas
  • Planting rice

Which crop is particularly well-suited to the dry summers of the Mezzogiorno?

  • Coffee
  • Olive trees (correct)
  • Tea
  • Cacao

What type of land area is most of Mezzigarno classified as?

<p>Upland (Apennine mountains) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is there little commercial farming in Mezzigarno's upland areas?

<p>Steep slopes limiting mechanisation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What has the use of irrigation contributed to in the Mezzogiorno region?

<p>Growth of horticulture (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of farming is limited to upland areas in Mezzogiorno due to summer droughts?

<p>Pastoral farming (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common consequence of heavy winter rains and convectional showers in Mezzigarno?

<p>Soil erosion from steep slopes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is transport infrastructure poorly developed in Mezzigarno?

<p>Mountainous relief (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about subsidence farming?

<p>Not profitable (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Peripheral Region

A region outside of a main economic center.

Mediterranean Climate

Warm, dry summers and mild, wet winters.

Dry Farming Adaptation

Growing crops suited to dry summers, like olive trees.

Impact of Irrigation

Water supply boosts horticulture, enabling commercial vegetable and fruit production.

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Pastoral Farming Limits

Limited summer grass growth restricts herds to goats and sheep in highlands.

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What is 'Relief'?

Describes the shape and elevation of the land surface, such as mountains and valleys.

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What is Subsistence Farming?

Farming where nearly all crops or livestock are used to maintain the farmer and their family.

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What is Soil Erosion?

The wearing away of topsoil by water, wind, or other natural agents.

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What is Percolation?

The process where water seeps into the soil and down into lower layers.

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What is Terrace Farming?

Farming on level platforms built into hillsides to create more arable land.

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