Italy’s rising heat stresses cows and cheesemakers
Nov. 24, 2025
Q: Extreme temperatures in Italy linked to global warming are causing cows to produce less and lower-quality milk, worrying cheesemakers in a country with the largest variety of cheeses in the world. Where is Italy?
Circle the area on this map
Q: While Italy has more than 2,500 traditional varieties of cheese, it produces less cheese than its western neighbor ...
A. Austria
B. France
C. Slovenia
D. Switzerland
Q: Italy is the world’s top producer of dried pasta, another cornerstone of its cuisine. However, Italian pasta makers are facing problems with the world’s second-largest pasta producer ...
A. Brazil
B. Egypt
C. Turkey
D. United States
Q: Italy was also the world’s largest producer of wine last year. Which nation ranked second?
A. Argentina
B. France
C. Spain
D. United States
Q: Cheese, pasta, and wine have been made in Italy for thousands of years. When were tomatoes added to Italian cuisine?
A. 12th century
B. 14th century
C. 17th century
D. 19th century
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