World Ecosystems: Characteristics and Inhabitants
Medium Landscape
A medium landscape is a geographical area of variable extension representing different characteristics from other areas.
Types
A natural interface exists between relief, soil, climate, water, vegetation, and fauna where human beings do not intervene or have never intervened. In a humanized environment, people make changes to the environment. Few natural resources remain unchanged.
Hot Climates
Jungle
High temperatures and abundant rainfall throughout the year. Dense forest and lush, perennial
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Capitalism and the Global Economy
What is Capitalism?
Capitalism is an economic system based on private property and the existence of a free market and competition in which products, services, and jobs are traded.
The Global Economy (GLO Economy)
Globalization produces a great interdependence between the economies of different countries and between different production systems. It creates an economy integrated into a single global economic system, organized under the principles of capitalism. The global
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Understanding Biodiversity
Definition: Biodiversity is the variety of life on Earth, its biological diversity is commonly referred to as biodiversity. Biodiversity is important because a larger number of plant species means a greater variety of crops; greater species diversity ensures natural sustainability.
The Importance of Biodiversity
A healthy biodiversity provides a number of natural services for everyone:
Ecosystem Services:
- Protection of water resources
- Soil formation and protection
- Nutrient storage
Environmental Issues and Urban Development Explained
Environmental Issues and Their Impact
Air Pollution
Air pollution originates from industrial emissions. Its consequences include:
- Global warming due to increased CO2 and other gases.
- Thinning of the ozone layer due to CFCs.
- Air pollution in cities from traffic and industrial activities.
Water Exploitation and Pollution
The exploitation of water results from excessive consumption.
- Freshwater pollution is caused by untreated discharges from agricultural and urban activities.
- Oceans and seas are polluted by
Iberian Peninsula Mountain Systems and Depressions
Iberian Peninsula: Mountain Systems and External Depressions
The Iberian Peninsula features diverse mountain systems and external depressions. Here’s a breakdown:
Iberian System
Located in the eastern part of the plateau, the Iberian System separates it from the Ebro basin and the plains of Valencia. This system stretches approximately 400 km in a northwest-southeast direction, from the Sierra de la Demanda to the foothills of Iberian Valencia. It is divided into two sections:
- Northern Sector: Includes
Global Trade Imbalances, Geopolitics, and Spain’s Role
Unequal Trade
The volume of trade from the least developed countries is very low. Many countries with subsistence economies cannot access international trade. Other countries reap highly valued products such as coffee, cotton, cocoa, and sugar for global marketing. The prices of these products are set by multinationals. The least developed countries remain outside of international trade.
There are three global trade flows linking North America, the EU, and Japan-Korea. Trade balances of these countries
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