Spain’s Diverse Landscapes and Ecosystems
Landscapes and Environment in Spain
Ecosystems and Biodiversity
Living beings are distributed throughout Spain. The diversity in relief and climates results in a wide variety of ecosystems.
An ecosystem is the whole, the interrelation of all the creatures that live in a particular area, comprising biotic components and abiotic elements within an environment.
These ecosystems exhibit high biodiversity. Biodiversity is the variety of creatures that live on planet Earth or within a determined region. This
Read MoreKey Demographic Concepts and Historical Terms
Demographic Concepts
- Population
- A group of people inhabiting a specific territory.
- Demography
- The scientific study of human populations, including their size, structure, and distribution.
- Population Density
- The number of inhabitants per square kilometer (inhabitants/km2) within a territory, calculated assuming the population is evenly distributed.
- Census
- An official count or survey of a population, typically conducted by governments every 10 years, collecting detailed demographic data.
- Register Office (Municipal
19th Century Capitalism, Depression, and Imperialism
19th Century Capitalist Economy Cycles
The capitalist economy is characterized by cycles of high industrial production followed by crises. These crises often result from excessive industrial production, creating more goods than the market can absorb for consumption. Consequently, prices fall, profits decrease, and unemployment rises.
The Great Depression of 1873-1896
The economic crisis beginning in 1873, known as the Great Depression (1873-1896), was the first major depression under capitalism. Millions
Read MoreReconquista: Christian Resistance, Stages, and Cultural Impact
The Reconquista: Christian Resistance and Cultural Impact
The Main Pockets of Resistance: The resistance began with the Christian Battle of Covadonga in 722. Major pockets of resistance were found in the Cantabrian area, which had a difficult climate for the Muslims. This kingdom gave rise to the Asturian-Leonese kingdom in the early 9th century. Castile became a county and, in the 11th century, a kingdom. In 1230, the king of Castile and León was always the same, which led to the Kingdom of Castile
Read MoreUrbanization Stages: Pre-Industrial to Post-Industrial
Urbanization Process: A Historical Overview
Pre-Industrial Urbanization
Pre-industrial urbanization encompasses the origins of cities up to the beginning of the industrial era (19th century). During this period, urbanization rates did not exceed 10% of the population, and the average city size ranged from 5 to 10 million inhabitants. Key factors favoring urban development included:
- Strategic-military considerations
- Political-administrative functions
- Economic activities
- Religious significance
This process
Read MoreFive Themes of Geography (MRHELP) & Canadian Regions
Movement
How are people and places linked by communication and the flow of people, products, information, and ideas?
- People: Immigration, migration, refugees
- Products: Cars, trucks, planes, trains
- Information/Ideas: Phones, computers, social media, TV, radio, newspapers
Regions
What are regions and how are they useful?
Formal Regions
Based on official boundaries, such as cities and provinces (e.g., St. Lawrence Lowlands, Greater Vancouver Regional District).
Functional Regions
Based on connections created
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