Key Geography Terms and Definitions
Geography Terms and Definitions
Physical Geography
Landforms
Archipelago
A group of islands clustered in a sea.
Folding Range
Mountain elevation ripple caused by sedimentary material during the Alpine orogeny.
Plateau
Flat or slightly inclined surface located at a certain altitude above sea level.
Isthmus
Narrow strip of land connecting a peninsula with a larger landmass.
Climate
Temperature Range
Temperature difference between the highest and lowest in a given period (daily, monthly, yearly).
Equinoxes
Period
Read MoreSpain’s Diverse Relief: A Geological Journey
Clayey Areas
Composed of Tertiary and Quaternary sedimentary rocks, these areas are located in the northern and southern sub-plateau basins, the Ebro and Guadalquivir depressions, and sunken areas within the Mediterranean coastal plains. The predominant clay rock, characterized by low resistance, results in a primarily horizontal relief. Where the land hasn’t experienced subsequent folding, two relief types emerge:
- Rivers carve valleys, separating horizontal structures.
- In areas with alternating dry,
Land Use, Social Structures, and Cultural Diversity in Medieval Spain
Land Use, Ownership, and Social Organization in Medieval Spain
From the late eleventh to the early sixteenth century, Christian Spain underwent significant political, military, economic, and cultural transformations. The acquisition of land, whether through rapid, spontaneous occupation or royal encouragement, varied regionally. Different systems ensured the settlement of new territories:
- In Hispanic domains, land was granted to the first settlers (aprissio).
- In Aragon, particularly the Ebro Valley,
Impact of Immigration on Spain: A Demographic and Socioeconomic Analysis
1st Issue (2.5 points).
The student must demonstrate knowledge of the structure of Spain’s population, as represented in the 2006 Spanish population pyramid, characterized by:
- Balanced growth until the 1970s (for the population under 30).
- A sharp decline in fertility/birth rate, leading to significant aging in both the older population (high life expectancy) and the younger population (low fertility).
- A massive influx of immigrants significantly increasing the adult/young adult age cohorts.
- Evidence
Valencian Agriculture: Cultivation, Landscapes, and Key Features
General Features of Valencian Agriculture: Agriculture is a key element of the Valencian territory. Although it has declined in recent years due to industry and tourism, Valencian agriculture remains renowned worldwide for its richness and productivity. The sector’s contribution to the Valencian economy is higher than official figures suggest, considering sales, transport, and industrial processing. Moreover, agriculture holds social importance, as many owners are part-time farmers. Thus, Valencian
Read MoreSpanish Agriculture and Livestock: A Sectoral Analysis
Agricultural Activity
Traditional Spanish agriculture, based on polyculture and extensive farming, yielded low outputs. Modern agriculture has seen structural and production changes, leading to increased yields.
1 Agrarian Structure and Transformations
a) Agriculture is specializing in each region’s most suitable products.
b) Modern techniques are being adopted: selected and genetically engineered seeds and crops; pesticides and fertilizers; machinery; techniques to overcome natural constraints.
c) Intensive