Economic Activities: Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Sectors
Economic Activities
The Primary Sector
Agricultural Activities
This sector includes activities related to food procurement and production, encompassing agriculture, livestock, and fisheries, as well as logging.
Agricultural activities are crucial, as populations depend on them for sustenance.
Factors Influencing Agriculture
- Weather: Every crop requires specific weather conditions, temperature, and humidity for optimal growth.
- Terrain: Agriculture typically thrives in plains and wide valleys.
- Soils: Soil
The Impact of the Second Industrial Revolution on Society
Second Industrial Revolution. Since 1870, all the advances enabled by multiplying machinery and production meant that companies would need large capital to finance new production systems that allow more expensive but cheaper manufacturing processes that control markets. All that money must come from the bank, which will participate in the industry. No fee in cash, but in shares, finding in the end, with banks, business owners. It is an instrument of change, participating in exchange operations,
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1. Types of Services
Public and Private
Some services are exclusively public (e.g., town hall, post office, treasury), while others are exclusively private (e.g., retail: supermarkets and small shops).
However, some services can be either public or private, allowing citizens to choose (e.g., education, healthcare). The welfare state ensures minimum public services for everyone.
Individuals and Businesses
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Intensive Agriculture: Irrigation and Crop Yields
Agr.rgadÃo refers to intensive irrigation, a crucial practice in agriculture that provides extra water to crops. This process, whether in open fields or greenhouses, enables 2-3 annual harvests.
Intensive agriculture focuses on maximizing production in limited spaces. It utilizes fertilizers, selected seeds, and extensive labor to achieve high yields.
Key Concepts
- Anticyclone: High-pressure zones with clockwise winds, bringing stable weather.
- Metropolitan Area: Urban sprawl surrounding a major city,
Demographic Shifts and Sociopolitical Changes in Spain (1800-1930)
Demographic Evolution of Spain, 1800-1930
The characteristics of the Spanish population trends for the period are as follows: in the nineteenth century, slow growth due to a high mortality rate (poor hygiene, low agricultural production, endemic diseases), resulting in a short life expectancy. This began to change around 1885, with mortality rates steadily falling to below 29% by the end of the century (a phase of demographic transition). The birth rate was moderate compared to other European countries
Read MoreAgricultural Landscapes of Spain: Regional Diversity and Challenges
Humid Spain
- Location: North and Northwest Spain.
- Physical Factors: Rugged terrain, oceanic climate with year-round rainfall.
- Agrarian Structure:
- Migrant and aging population.
- Dispersed settlement with some concentrated areas.
- Ownership: Smallholdings, fenced or scattered plots, predominantly family-operated farms.
- Agriculture:
- Cultivated areas in valley bottoms and mountains.
- Predominantly rainfed agriculture.
- Crops:
- Formerly: Polyculture for family self-sufficiency (vegetables, corn, potatoes, fruit trees,