Primary Economic Activities (Leaving Cert Geography): Flashcards
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What percentage of people work in Primary Activities?
What percentage of people work in Primary Activities?
1 in 9 people are employed in Primary Activities.
What climate characteristics influence Mediterranean agriculture?
What climate characteristics influence Mediterranean agriculture?
Hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters shape crop choices.
What crops thrive in drought conditions?
What crops thrive in drought conditions?
Drought-resistant crops include olives and winter wheat.
Why is sheep farming preferred on steep terrains?
Why is sheep farming preferred on steep terrains?
Sheep can graze on rough terrains better than cattle.
What climate factors affect agriculture in Naples?
What climate factors affect agriculture in Naples?
Mediterranean climate with warm, dry summers and mild winters.
What is the main benefit of high temperatures for Sicily?
What is the main benefit of high temperatures for Sicily?
High temps benefit citrus fruit production in Sicily.
What percentage of Italy's citrus fruits does Sicily produce?
What percentage of Italy's citrus fruits does Sicily produce?
Sicily produces 60% of Italy's citrus fruits.
What is the Cassa per il Mezzogiorno?
What is the Cassa per il Mezzogiorno?
It's a fund to improve conditions in southern Italy.
What impact did Cassa per il Mezzogiorno have on land?
What impact did Cassa per il Mezzogiorno have on land?
It promoted land reform, distributing land to peasants.
Which farming techniques were introduced by Cassa per il Mezzogiorno?
Which farming techniques were introduced by Cassa per il Mezzogiorno?
It introduced crop rotation and modern farming techniques.