Primary Sector Activities: Agriculture, Livestock, Fishing
Agricultural Activities
Agricultural activities occupy an important place and are conditioned by several factors:
Factors Influencing Agriculture
- Weather: Each crop requires specific climatic conditions of temperature and humidity for its development.
- Relief: Agriculture is usually located in plains and valley bottoms.
- Soil: Soil also impacts crop development, and its agricultural use depends on its texture and acidity.
Soil Characteristics
- Texture: This refers to the size of soil particles, which affects
Venezuela’s Population Shift: Urban & Rural Dynamics 1950-1990
Population Definitions & Characteristics
Urban Population
This comprises those living in cities and towns with more than 2,500 inhabitants. These areas are primarily dedicated to activities like manufacturing, commerce, and administration.
Urban Area Features
- High population density.
- Presence of essential services.
- Housing predominantly consists of blocks.
- Two main housing types: Multifamily (common in large cities) and Single-family/Uniform (common in smaller cities/towns).
Rural Population
This includes
Read MoreUnderstanding Economic and Social Development Indicators
The aspects of development that can be measured are economic development and social development. Economic development measures a country’s wealth. Social development measures the access people in a country have to wealth, education, food, health, political freedom, and security.
Economic Indicators
- Gross Domestic Product (GDP): The total value of goods and services produced by a country in a year.
- Gross National Income (GNI): The total income of a country, including earnings from abroad.
- Gross National
EU Sustainability Measures & Spain’s Protected Natural Areas
EU Sustainability & Conservation Measures
European Union member states ratified the Kyoto Protocol. To achieve sustainable development, a series of measures can be implemented, including:
- Environmental Education: A learning process to understand environmental realities, particularly deterioration, fostering environmentally respectful actions.
- Responsible Consumption: Consuming rationally and choosing products produced sustainably, without labor exploitation (especially child labor).
- Recycling and
Medieval Europe: Cities, Society, and Gothic Art
Medieval Walled Cities: Life Inside
Medieval cities were typically protected by walls. Inside, the layout could be messy, with buildings seemingly piled together. Important structures were often located centrally, surrounded by homes, religious buildings, and schools. Streets were narrow, dirty, poorly paved, and lacked sewers, leading to low hygiene and infestations (like rats).
The Bourgeoisie: A New Social Class (11th Century)
Following the growth of cities from the 11th century onwards, a privileged
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Albufera: Coastal Lagoons
An albufera is a coastal lagoon separated from the sea by a sandbar. They are common on the Mediterranean coast where the availability of sand facilitates the formation of these barriers, closing off a depression. Notable examples include the Albufera of Valencia and the Mar Menor.
Torrente: Violent Watercourses
A torrente (torrent) is a watercourse characterized by its sudden and violent nature, typically associated with torrential rains. It consists of three parts: the reception
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