Economic Geography

In this worksheet, students read a passage explaining how Italy’s economic activities are shaped by geography and climate. The text highlights how northern regions support car manufacturing and fashion due to trade routes and skilled workers, while central and southern regions benefit from the Mediterranean climate to produce crops such as olives, grapes, and citrus fruits. Students answer analysis questions requiring complete-sentence explanations using evidence from the passage. This activity builds understanding of how physical geography influences industry, encourages close reading, and strengthens written reasoning skills.

Curriculum Matched Skills

Social Studies – Economic Geography

Social Studies – Human-Environment Interaction

English Language Arts – Reading Informational Text

English Language Arts – Evidence-Based Writing

This worksheet is part of our Italy Worksheets collection.