Physical Processes (Leaving Cert Geography): Flashcards
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What type of climate does the Mezzogiorno region have?
What type of climate does the Mezzogiorno region have?
The region has a Warm Temperate Oceanic, Mediterranean climate.
What is the temperature in summer in Mezzogiorno?
What is the temperature in summer in Mezzogiorno?
Temperatures in summer reach around 29°C.
How much rainfall does the Mezzogiorno receive annually?
How much rainfall does the Mezzogiorno receive annually?
Annual rainfall ranges from 500 to 900mm.
What effect do the Apennine Mountains have on rainfall?
What effect do the Apennine Mountains have on rainfall?
They cause a rain shadow effect, making eastern areas drier.
What types of soil are found in Sicily and South Mezzogiorno?
What types of soil are found in Sicily and South Mezzogiorno?
Terra Rossa soils, formed from weathered limestone.
What rock type dominates the Mezzogiorno region?
What rock type dominates the Mezzogiorno region?
Limestone is the dominant rock type, limiting soil availability.
Where are volcanic soils found in the Mezzogiorno?
Where are volcanic soils found in the Mezzogiorno?
Near Mount Etna and Mount Vesuvius, ideal for cultivation.
What percentage of Mezzogiorno is considered upland?
What percentage of Mezzogiorno is considered upland?
85% of the land is categorized as upland (over 200m).
What tectonic activity affects the Mezzogiorno region?
What tectonic activity affects the Mezzogiorno region?
It's located on the African and Eurasian plate boundary.
What forms karst landscapes in the Mezzogiorno region?
What forms karst landscapes in the Mezzogiorno region?
Dissolution of limestone by slightly acidic rainwater.