Primary Sector Activities: Farming, Forestry, Fishing, and Mining

What is Farming?

Farming is the practice of cultivating crops and raising animals to produce food and other raw materials.

What is Forestry?

Forestry is a primary sector activity focused on obtaining resources from forests, such as wood, paper, and cork.

What is Fishing?

Fishing is a primary sector activity that involves obtaining resources like fish, seafood, and coral from rivers, lakes, seas, and oceans.

What is Mining?

Mining is a primary sector activity based on the extraction of mineral resources

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European Union: Institutions, Agriculture, and Fisheries Policies

The Institutions of the European Union

The EU comprises a series of supranational organizations, institutions that are above the state, and they are made up of representatives of these states.

  • The European Council comprises the Heads of State or Government of Member States, accompanied by their respective Ministers of Foreign Affairs. It is in charge of defining the general guidelines for action and development.
  • The Council of Ministers consists of representatives of the states that make up the EU.
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Demographic Transition and Urban Development in Spain

Demographic Transition

Demographic transition refers to the historical shift within an area or country, where the birth rate gradually declines, while the death rate decreases rapidly, causing rapid and abundant population growth. In the Spanish case, this period started in the early twentieth century and ended around 1975, giving way to the modern demographic regime when the birth rate began to fall.

Urban Morphology

Urban morphology is the study of the form of cities. This study is complex due to

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Political Landscape of Medieval Castile and Aragon

The Middle Ages: Political Organization and Institutions in the Kingdom of Castile

Until the 11th century, monarchs had limited authority, and the nobles held significant power. The king acted within his own demarcation (lordship of the Crown). His functions were coinage and leading the lords in war, while also administering justice and collecting taxes. From the 11th and 12th centuries, monarchs began to strengthen their power.

  • Monarchy: Under feudalism, the king held legislative and other powers.
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Immigration and Indigenous Peoples in Argentina

Immigration and Amnesty in Argentina

Illegal immigration, or undocumented migration, refers to individuals who have not met the legal requirements for entry or stay in a country. This type of migration has become increasingly significant globally, particularly as opportunities for permanent immigration decrease and restrictions on labor migration increase. International documents highlight illegal immigration as a major concern in political and labor contexts, primarily due to the vulnerability of

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Paleolithic to Visigoths: Society and Conquest in the Iberian Peninsula

Society in the Paleolithic Era

Hunters in the Paleolithic era faced varying weather conditions, including many colder seasons. Their economy was based on hunting and gathering, leading to a nomadic lifestyle. They lived near rivers and in caves. Social differences existed, with groups often joining forces for hunting. A technological revolution occurred, with tools becoming increasingly useful for more specific functions.

Cantabrian Cave Paintings

The Altamira cave provides an example of Cantabrian

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