Milan bans traffic as air pollution plagues Italy
Jan. 04, 2016
Q: The city of Milan was brought to a standstill last week after the local government barred all traffic within Italy’s fashion and business capital because of persistent poor air quality. Where is Italy?
Circle the area on this map
Q: Milan is in the most industrialized area of Italy, which is located in what part of the country?
A. North
B. Central
C. South
D. Sicily
Q: Besides Milan's three-day ban on all vehicles from from 10am to 4pm, the capital city of Rome imposed a partial driving ban based on odd- or even-numbered vehicle plates. Which city has more people, Milan or Rome?
A. Milan
B. Rome
Q: Besides Rome, what other national capital has restricted vehicle traffic because of severe air pollution?
A. Beijing
B. New Delhi
C. Madrid
D. All of the above
Q: Last month, the use of wood-fired pizza stoves was banned in San Vitaliano, just outside Naples. Italy's third largest city is located near Vesuvius, which is a . . .
A. Peninsula
B. Bay
C. Volcano
D. Sea
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