Farming and Fishing in Spain: Key Concepts
Key Concepts of Agriculture in Spain
Extensive: A form of farming that requires large tracts of land and provides low yields due to low investment.
Intensive: A farming method located on a small area of land. It usually occurs in irrigated areas (wet meadows, greenhouses).
Performance Agriculture: Production per unit area.
Agricultural Production: Total tons of agricultural products produced or the total value of agricultural production. In this case, we speak of Total Agricultural Production in a country
Vehicle Comparison, Smart Growth & Energy Policies
Vehicle Technology Comparison: Efficiency & Emissions
Researchers compared different vehicle technologies using Well-to-Wheel (WTW) studies, utilizing the Greenhouse Gas Levels, Regulated Emissions, and Energy Use in Transportation (GREET) model. The comparison included conventional, Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV), Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV), Electric Vehicle (EV), and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) cars for urban use. The assessment covered WTW energy, gasoline consumption, cost,
Read MoreSpanish Agricultural Landscapes: Characteristics and Factors
Agrarian Landscapes in Europe
European agricultural landscapes are specialized in various productions, depending on the physical environment and market demand.
- Oceanic: The agricultural landscape of Western Europe specializes in pasture, forage crops, and cereals for intensive dairy cattle breeding or meat production.
- Mediterranean: The agricultural landscape is diverse. The drylands are dedicated to the Mediterranean trilogy (wheat, olives, and grapes). Irrigation practices support intensive agriculture,
Birth and Death Rate Evolution in Spain (1940-Present)
This is a graph of the evolution of birth rate and mortality from 1940 to the present. It is necessary to clarify the terms of birth and death. The birth rate is the number of births that occur in one place, per thousand inhabitants. Mortality per thousand is the number of deaths occurring in a place, per thousand inhabitants.
As can be seen in the graph, both the birth rate and mortality have fallen since 1940 until now. This is due to improved health and improvements in general. High birth rates
Read MoreRomanization of Hispania: Conquest, Society, and Legacy
Romanization of Hispania
Romanization was a transformative process spanning approximately seven centuries. The conquest began during the Second Punic War (218 BC), in which the Carthaginians and Romans battled for control of the Mediterranean, and concluded two centuries later. We can distinguish three stages:
- 218-204 BC: Annexation of Andalusia and the Levante peninsular area, which provided multiple benefits to Rome.
- 154-133 BC: Domination of the Meseta and the west. Important battles included the
Water Transport & Visitor Attraction Success Factors
Water-Based Transport
Types of Water-Based Transport:
Cruising
- Cruises are mainly concentrated on short sea journeys of about a week.
- The cruise product can take many forms, from small-scale specialist ships to gigantic mass-entertainment ships.
- Cruising has become a significant tourist industry; big cruisers are like floating resorts where guests can enjoy luxury and entertainment while moving towards multiple destinations.
- Companies are now offering bigger cruise ships, which bring economies of scale.