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Case Study Italy (Comparing North and South) 01
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Case Study Italy (Comparing North and South) 01

Explore how northern and southern Italy differ in industry, jobs and landscapes, and why some regions are richer or better connected than others in this KS3 case study.

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Fascinating Fact:

Genoa is a key northern port on the Ligurian Sea, giving factories in the Po plain an easy route to import raw materials and export goods.

In KS3 Geography, this Italy case study compares the wealthier industrial north with the poorer south. You will link climate, relief and transport routes to patterns of jobs, cities and migration.

  • Industrial region: An area where many factories and businesses are grouped together, often with good transport and large cities.
  • Port: A town or city with a harbour where ships load and unload goods and passengers.
  • Regional inequality: Differences in wealth, jobs and services between areas of the same country.
What is the main difference between northern and southern Italy in KS3 Geography?

In KS3 Geography, northern Italy is usually described as more industrial and urban, with better transport and more jobs. Southern Italy is more rural, with higher unemployment and lower average incomes.

Why is the Po plain important in the Italy case study?

The Po plain is important because it is flat, fertile and well watered, so it supports intensive farming and large cities. It also has motorways, railways and rivers that help industry and trade.

How can I use an Italy north and south case study in my KS3 exam?

You can use this case study by naming places and giving clear examples, such as the Po plain or southern farming regions, to support points about regional inequality, jobs and transport links.

1 .
Traditionally found in the south, what are Latifundi?
Dry river valleys
Hilltop villages
Large farms belonging to wealthy landowners
Marshy coastal areas
This is why few farmers have owned their own land
2 .
Where do most of the south's wealthy landowners live?
In another country
In caravans
In the cities
On their farms
They rent out their land to farmers
3 .
The south has traditionally had what type of land use?
Dairy cattle
Fruit and vegetables
Grazing sheep and goats
Rubber plantations
They cope best with the steep, bare slopes
4 .
Which city is not part of northern Italy's 'Industrial Triangle'?
Genoa
Milan
Rome
Turin
It is a lot further south
5 .
Which fact is true of northern Italy but not the south?
A long history of crime and corruption
Cheap hydro-electric power is available
Mainly unskilled labour
Remote from the main EU markets
The Mafia run organised crime in the south
6 .
When describing the traditional south of Italy, which of these is false?
Little money is invested in improving the land
Soils are deep and fertile
Summer droughts are common
There are large areas of hilly land
The soils are thin between bare rock outcrops
7 .
What are autostradas that help industry in the north?
Groups of skilled workers
Loans to build factories
Motorways
Power stations
The wealthy north Italian markets are linked by them
8 .
Which northern city is a major coastal port?
Bologna
Genoa
Milan
Verona
Genoa is associated with the famous explorers Christopher Columbus and John Cabot
9 .
When the south 'closes down' during the afternoon heat it is called what?
Fiesta
Napsta
Semester
Siesta
Italy is not the only country to have a siesta
10 .
What is the main industry in the city of Turin?
Motor vehicles
Oil refining
Paper production
Textile manufacturing
Turin is the home of Fiat cars
Author:  Jan Crompton (KS3 Geography & History Teacher, Professional Quiz Writer)

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