Key Aspects of Agricultural Development in Spain
Land Tenure and Farm Regimes in Spain
Spanish agriculture faces challenges such as owner absenteeism, inefficient resource utilization, and limited land cultivation. The farm serves as the basic unit for a range of agricultural activities.
Understanding Farm Regimes
Land tenure refers to the relationship established between the land operator and the property owner. We distinguish between two main regimes:
- Direct Tendency Regime: Occurs when the owner and the operator of the land are the same person.
Argentina’s Border Demarcation: Treaties and Arbitrations
Argentina’s International Borders: Key Agreements and Disputes
Uruguay Border Agreements
Río Uruguay (1961)
The boundary along the Río Uruguay was defined in 1961. From the Brazilian island to the Salto Grande Dam, the midline of the river is followed. From the reservoir to Punta Gorda, the deepest channel, known as the Vanguardia, is used. A reservation was made stating that Filomena, Juanico, and Mayor Islands are Uruguayan territory.
Río de la Plata (1973)
The 1973 agreement for the Río de la
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Sustainable Development & Environmental Concepts Quiz
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Sustainable development focuses on more use of:
- A. Renewable Resources
- B. Abiotic resources
- C. Agricultural resources
- D. Natural resources
2. The main agenda of the “Kyoto Protocol” was:
- A. Reduce Greenhouse Gases
- B. Maintain sustainability
- C. Preserve the forest
- D. Economic development
3. Which of the following remains the same for all countries, changing slightly from year to year?
- A. Yield Factor
- B. Biocapacity
- C. Equivalence
International Trade and Economic Profiles: USA, Canada, Japan, Venezuela
North American Economic Landscape
United States and Canada: Geographic Overview
The United States and Canada are located in the northernmost part of the American Continent, forming part of Anglo-Saxon America.
- North Boundary: Arctic Ocean
- South Boundary (Canada): United States
- East Boundary: Atlantic Ocean
- West Boundary: Pacific Ocean
Economic Importance of USA and Canada
The USA and Canada share a similar geographical environment, leading to comparable economic activities. Both nations are significant
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Absolute Monarchies
Absolute monarchs believed that God had given them their power and that they were representatives of God on Earth. They controlled all the powers of the state: they passed laws, governed, and were the supreme judges. They had centralised administrations managed from the court. The best example of an absolute monarch was Louis XIV of France, known as the “Sun King”.
Parliamentary Systems
The power of the monarch or the most senior authority was limited by a parliament, which
Read MoreMedieval Life Unveiled: Society, Economy, and Urban Development
Medieval Innovations in Agriculture and Trade
Agricultural Advancements
- The Three-Field System: Only a third of the land was left fallow every year. This was an improvement over the older two-field system, where half the land was left fallow.
- Improved Fertilization: The increased use of manure significantly improved soil fertility.
Farming Improvements
- Wheel
- Horse Collar
- Reins
- Runner
- Board
Trade Expansion in the Middle Ages
Trade expanded significantly due to increased safety from the 11th to the 13th century.
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