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The Mezzogiorno
Describe physical factors of Italy .
Question | Answer |
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Name two physical factors of The Mezzogiorno | Relief and Drainage |
Describe the physical factors of The Mezzogiorno. | 2 physical factors hinder development of The Mezzogiorno. Relief and Drainage. -Relief- 85% of region dominated by Apennines, agriculture limited by relief.- Lack of rainfall or moisture,limestone not broken down.- |
Describe the Drainage factor of Mezzogiorno. | Little rainfall and limestone bedrock, little surface water. -Limestone permeable,water disappears into swallow hole. -Many Karst regions, eg Burren. |
Examine Factors in EU region hindered development of 2nd economic activity. | Prevention of manufacturing becoming well developed in Mezzogiorno: Poor Primary Sector, Peripheral location and limited labour force |
Describe the mezzogiorno's poor primary sector | Mezzigiorno lacks natural resiources, eg; oil |