Which feature explains why many Italian rivers, apart from the Po, are short and have irregular flow?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. The narrow peninsula and the Apennines
- Step 1: The Apennines run close to both coasts, leaving little space for long rivers. Step 2. Rain is seasonal, so the flow is irregular, with floods in autumn and low water in summer. Answer: The narrow peninsula and the Apennines. Why not the others: the peninsula has mountains, and most rivers do not freeze.
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