Climate, Energy, and Tourism in Spain
Climates of the Iberian Peninsula
The Spanish territory is characterized by a wide range of climates.
The Oceanic Climate
It occupies the north of the peninsula, i.e., the Cantabrian coast and Galicia.
Rainfall is abundant and regular, as these are areas that are under the continuous action of storms, although its maximum is in winter and minimum in summer. The rain falls softly, thus it is easier for it to leak into the soil.
Temperatures are mild, although with differences between coastal and inland
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Earth’s Climate and Weather
The sun is the main source of energy on land.
The atmosphere is the gaseous layer surrounding the Earth, mostly composed of nitrogen and oxygen.
The Elements of Weather
- Temperature: Reflects the amount of heat in the atmosphere.
- Precipitation: Water from the atmosphere that falls to the surface as rain, hail, or snow.
- Humidity: The quantity of water vapor in the air.
- Atmospheric Pressure: The weight of the atmosphere at a given point on Earth. Measured with a barometer.
- Wind:
Deforestation, Biodiversity Loss, and Sustainable Development
Deforestation and Its Impact
Deforestation, the large-scale destruction of forest formations due to human intervention, leads to the degradation and loss of quality in forest ecosystems. Approximately 50% of the world’s forest areas have already been cleared. Tropical forests are particularly affected, losing about 1% of their total area annually.
The primary driver of this regression is the pursuit of short-term profits by southern countries through timber sales to wealthier nations. Forest degradation
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1. Population Growth: The 18th century saw a tremendous population increase, providing both cheap labor and a growing consumer base. The population of England and Wales rose from approximately 6 million in the 17th century to 9 million by 1801, a 50% increase. While improvements in healthcare, such as hospitals and medical advancements, contributed to a lower death rate, the lack of antiseptics and anesthetics meant hospitals remained dangerous due to infection risks. Therefore, the primary driver
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UNIT 2: The British Empire
Introduction
The international currency was the Pound Sterling, and London City was the economic capital. Psychological impacts on the British were the success due to sobriety, individual effort, and better or higher moral principles. Britain was divided into two: Englishmen and the rest of the world. The Edwardian Era marked the beginning of the end of the Empire. Threats facing it included other empires such as Germany and the United States, revolts throughout the rest
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Global Poverty and Resource Allocation
Areas with Most and Least People Living on Less Than $1 a Day
Most: South Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, East Asia and Pacific.
Least: Europe and Central Asia, Middle East and North Africa.
Analysis of Percentage Changes
Most regions have improved wages, reduced food costs, or implemented economic aid programs. However, one region experienced a worsening situation.
Future Predictions
As fossil fuels deplete, countries with abundant natural resources will
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