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Year 4

Geographical features in northern Italy

I can use maps to identify key physical and human geographical features of Northern Italy.

New
New
Year 4

Geographical features in northern Italy

I can use maps to identify key physical and human geographical features of Northern Italy.

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Northern Italy has a diverse range of physical geographical features (mountains, rivers, climate and vegetation belts).
  2. Northern Italy has a diverse range of human geographical features (cities, road/rail networks, farming, industry).
  3. Digital mapping tools can be used to investigate the features of northern Italy.

Common misconception

Difficulties in using digital mapping tools.

Provide additional teaching input in the use of digital maps.

Keywords

  • Scale - The scale on a map shows what size the area that is represented in the map really is.

  • Key - The key on a map explains what the different symbols or colours used on the map mean.

  • Physical features - A physical feature is natural and has not been formed or made by humans.

  • Human features - A human feature is something that humans have made or built.

Other sources of information such as atlases, information books and websites could also be used to investigate different features in Northern Italy.
Teacher tip

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6 Questions

Q1.
A globe provides a model of the earth
Correct Answer: 3D, three dimensional
Q2.
What is Italy sometimes called because of its shape?
the shoe
Correct answer: the boot
the welly
Q3.
How many countries border Italy?
Correct answer: 4
1
10
Q4.
What direction is the UK from Italy?
Correct answer: north west
south east
north
south
Q5.
What is the scale on a map?
Correct answer: It shows what size the area that is represented in the map really is
It shows us what the is like
IT shows us how high the land is
Q6.
You can travel by car and ferry to get to Italy from the UK. Are these statements advantages or disadvantages for this method of transport?
Correct Answer:Disadvantage,Produces polluting gases

Produces polluting gases

Correct Answer:Advantage,Enjoy the scenery

Enjoy the scenery

Correct Answer:Disadvantage,Congestion and delays

Congestion and delays

6 Questions

Q1.
What are the definitions of these areas of geography? Match the correct term.
Correct Answer:environmental geography,interactions between humans and the physical world

interactions between humans and the physical world

Correct Answer:physical geography ,a study of the Earth's natural features and processes

a study of the Earth's natural features and processes

Correct Answer:human geography ,a study of people on the planet and their activities

a study of people on the planet and their activities

Q2.
Which of these mountain are found in Italy?
Andes
Himalayas
Correct answer: Alps
Correct answer: Dolomites
Q3.
Which of these lakes found in Italy is the largest?
Lake Maggiore
Lake Como
Correct answer: Lake Garda
Q4.
Which of these cities are found in Italy and which are found in the UK?
Correct Answer:Rome,Italy

Italy

Correct Answer:Birmingham,UK

UK

Correct Answer:Milan,Italy

Italy

Correct Answer:Manchester,UK

UK

Correct Answer:Turin,Italy

Italy

Q5.
What is the name of this river in northern Italy?
An image in a quiz
Correct answer: Po
Pa
Pu
Q6.
This city is popular with tourists. Unscramble the letters to find the answer.
1 - V
2 - E
3 - N
4 - I
5 - C
6 - E