Biodiversity, Ecosystems, and Environmental Challenges
Factors Influencing Geographic Distribution of Biodiversity
Geographic distribution: Among the factors affecting this distribution are:
- Latitude: Species richness increases from the poles to the Equator. The latitudinal climatic conditions are vital elements for living organisms, such as temperature, precipitation, lighting, etc.
- Altitude: Biodiversity decreases with altitude.
- Water availability: Biodiversity increases from extremely arid areas to areas with abundant moisture, evenly distributed throughout
Spain’s Geography: Relief, Geology, and Coastal Features
Spanish Geographical Area
Spain is a medium-sized country located in the Northern Hemisphere’s temperate zone. Its territory includes:
- Mainland Spain: It occupies an original position between two continents, Europe and Africa, and between two bodies of water, the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. This situation, between air masses of different origins, has created a variety of climates, water, vegetation, and soils, and a geopolitical crossroads between different civilizations.
- Balearic Islands:
Stratigraphic Classification and Correlation Methods
Categories of Stratigraphic Classification
Lithostratigraphic units – Units based on the lithologic properties of the rock bodies. Unconformity-bounded units – Bodies of rock bounded above and below by significant discontinuities in the stratigraphic succession. Biostratigraphic units – Units based on the fossil content of the rock bodies. Magnetostratigraphic polarity units – Units based on changes in the orientation of the remanent magnetization of the rock bodies. Chronostratigraphic units – Units
Read MoreSustainable Practices: Clean Technologies, Pollution Control, and Green Initiatives
Clean Technologies vs. Cleaning Technologies
Read More1. Differences Between Clean and Cleaning Technologies
- Cleaning Technologies (Clean-Up Technologies): These technologies aim to reduce environmental impact by modifying or adding processes at the end of the production line (end-of-pipe). They are always implemented in an already established process or facility.
- Clean Technologies: These involve conceptual or procedural changes in the manufacturing of products and human activities aimed at preventing environmental
Geomorphology: Landforms, Processes, and Earth’s Evolution
What is Geomorphology?
Geomorphology is the study of landforms, the processes that create and alter them, and the landscape evolution of the Earth. It examines how physical, chemical, and biological processes shape the Earth’s surface, resulting in various materials and landforms. These landforms and materials serve as a record of Earth’s surface history.
Geomorphology is a broad, interdisciplinary field encompassing geography, geology, and earth and environmental sciences. It includes many subdisciplines,
Read MoreSpanish Plateau and Mountain Ranges: A Detailed Topography
The Southern Sub-Plateau
The southern sub-plateau is lower, with a height between 500-700m. It is divided into two plateaus separated by Toledo, which corresponds to the divide between the two rivers: the Tagus River to the north and the Guadiana River to the south. This sub-plateau is inclined toward the Atlantic.
Units Related to the Plateau
- Ancient Paleozoic base reaching the sea: León, Zamora, and Extremadura.
- Sedimentary basins with sedimentary rock materials.
- Interior plateau ranges formed during