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regional geography
Mezzogiorno
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How much of the Mezzogiorno is upland or hilly and why? | Some 85% is upland, because the Apenine Mountain Range runs like a spine through centre of Peninsula roughly 2000km. They are an extension of the Alps, which formed 60 million years ago. |
What type of region does the Mezzogiorno lie? | The Mezzogiorno is in the North of Italy, a Peripheral Region. It experiences Mediterranean climate, greatly hindering it's development of Primary Economic Activities. |
Examine the factors affecting tourism in the Mezzogiorno. | Mezzogiorno has a Mediterranean climate, meaning Summers are hot and dry, with temperatures of 20-28 degrees. Also,it experiences high pressure. Upland areas, Winter snow leads to growing ski sector, eg: Mount Etna. |
Name and explain another factor affecting tourism in the Mezzogiorno. | Historical content affects tourism as, the Ruins of Roman City Pompeii attracts tourists, looking for on information on Roman culture. Eg: Greek Temples. |
Examine the distribution of Population in a Peripheral Region you have studied. | Mezzogiorno makes up 40% of land area in Italy,only having 35% population. Lowlands more densely populated than mountainous areas. |
Name and Explain 2 physical factors influencing Mezzogiorno. | Relief: 85% Mezzogiorno upland or hilly.- Mountains are an extension of Alps, began forming 60 million years ago. Mezzogiorno receives little rain, limestone folds not been weathered as quickly by carbonation. |
Another Factor influencing Mezzogiorno. | Drainage:Little Rain and limestone bedrock means theirs little surface water in Mezzogiorno. Limestone permeable, as waters' seeps through rocks, karst regions begin to exist. |
Describe and explain the Climate of Mezzogiorno. | It has a Mediterranean climate, warm temperate climate. Hot Summers and moist Winters. |
Name and Explain the factors affecting climate in Mezzogiorno. | Temperature and Rainfall. During July, region experiences high temperatures, averaging 25 degrees Celsius. Due to low latitude affect of Sirocco, a hot , dry wind blowing northwards from Sahara. Winters are mild, 9 degrees. |
Rainfall is another factor affecting Climate in Mezzogiorno | Rainfall is low in Summer, leading to prolonged periods of drought. |