Which Italian region is the main producer of rice, in the Po Valley around Vercelli and Novara?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Piedmont, along with Lombardy
- Step 1: Rice is grown in flooded fields in the Po plain. Step 2. Piedmont and Lombardy produce most of Italy's rice. Answer: Piedmont, along with Lombardy. Why not the others: the other regions are not the main rice producers.
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