Geography of Italy - study guide (I.N.)

Italy is located on the continent of

• Europe

• Africa

• Asia

• Australia

Because Italy is surrounded by water on three sides, it is ...

• an island

• mountainous

• a peninsula

• good for agriculture

What climate zone is found in most of Italy?

• Mediterranean

• Arctic

• subtropical

• alpine

What is the Padan Plain known for?

• It's the home of Mt. Vesuvius.

• It has fertile soil and is good for crops.

• It is where the Alps stand, and climbers come from around the world to scale the mountain peaks.

• This is where Rome is, and it was once the center of the Roman Empire.

Which independent country is found inside the borders of Italy, along the Northeast coast?

• San Marino

• Sicily

• Venice

• Rome

Which independent city-state is found within the city of Rome and is home to the Pope?

• San Marino

• Sicily

• Venice

• Vatican City

What is located at point H?

• Ionian Sea

• Adriatic Sea

• Mediterranean Sea

• Ligurian Sea

What is located at point G?

• Rome

• Venice

• Naples

• Pompeii

What ancient city is located at point L?

• Rome

• Venice

• Syracuse

• Pompeii

What ancient city is located at point Q?

• Rome

• Venice

• Syracuse

• Pompeii