Global Population Distribution and Changes
1.1 Population density.
– Definition: Is the average number of people per Km2 (It is a way of measuring population distribution and shows whether an area is sparsely or densely populated.)
– Determined more by environmental factors (which make an area more or less attractive to settlers) than by economic development.
– The population density
Phases of Emigration in Galicia: Historical Overview
Phases of Emigration in Galicia: Part 1
Between 1860 and 1936, emigration from Galicia was mainly to Cuba, Argentina, and Brazil, with over half a million people leaving. The majority were young males aged 15 to 25.
After the Civil War, political exiles led emigration to Europe, particularly France, Russia, and Latin America.
From the 1950s onwards, emigration to Argentina and Venezuela resumed, with a slight increase in female migrants due to family reunification.
In the 1960s, emigration shifted to
Wars and Revolts in 16th and 17th Century Europe
Battle of Lepanto (1571)
Catholics (Holy League) VS Ottoman Turks. The Protestants in the Low Countries: Felipe II seen as a foreigner by the Flemish (born in Spain, court in Madrid…) + expansion of Protestantism… Flemish rebelled demanding autonomy (1566). It was the beginning of the 80 Years War. In 1579 the northern Low Countries declared themselves independent forming the United Provinces, but the war continued.
Eighty Years War
Spain VS United Provinces (northern Low Countries) In 1579 the
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Natural resources
Elements provided by nature that are of use to people. 1.1Soil:provides support for population settlements and agrarian activity,main medium for the growth and nourishment of woodland plants and animals.Subsoil:provides human beings with minerals and rocks,obtained from mining also provides sources of energy(geothermal energy).Terrain:a tourist attraction ,like places with sandy beaches or geological formations of great beuty(colorado´s grand canyon)2.1Hunter gatherer societies:
Overview of Tertiary Sector and Tourism
Tertiary Sector
The commercial that support the production and distribution process.
Tourism
Temporary movement of people from their place of residence to another place for leisure purposes.
Transport
Activity that moves people and merchandise between 2 or more places.
Trade
Sale and purchase of merchandise and services between producers and consumers in exchange for payment.
Balance of Trade
Difference in value between a country’s imports and exports.
Balance of Payments
Difference in total value between
Read MoreRenewable Energy Sources and Industrial Powers Overview
- Hydroelectric: Water is held behind a dam forming a reservoir, then, the falling water released turns a giant turbine, that moves a generator producing electricity. China, Brazil, and Canada. Three Gorges Dam in Yangtze river, China.
- Wind: Second most used renewable energy. It has two main drawbacks: The impact of the wind farm on the landscape and the birds killed by the turbines. China, the USA, Germany, and Spain.
- Solar: We use the sun’s heat and light to produce electricity. Germany, Italy,