Iberian Peninsula Relief Features and Geological Evolution
Item 2: Iberian Peninsula Relief Features
The Iberian Peninsula exhibits three primary features:
- Massive Form: The peninsula’s substantial width from west to east, with minimal coastal irregularities.
- High Average Altitude: An average elevation of 660 meters due to the presence of high mountains and an extensive upland core, the Plateau, with altitudes between 600 and 800 meters.
- Peripheral Mountainous Terrain: Surrounding the Plateau, curbing maritime influence and creating a stark contrast between
Understanding Spain’s Climate: Factors and Regional Variations
Factors Determining Spain’s Climate
The climate of a particular place is determined by numerous factors, such as the Earth’s translational motion and rotation, creating seasons, days, and nights. Geographical and thermodynamic factors also contribute to climate variations. Geographical factors include altitude, latitude, the influence of the sea, and relief.
- Altitude: Higher altitudes experience lower temperatures, with a decrease of approximately 0.6°C for every 100 meters.
- Latitude: Sunlight affects
Aquatic and Terrestrial Ecosystems: Factors and Interactions
Life in Aquatic and Terrestrial Environments
Environmental Factors
Salinity
Plants often prefer neutral soil, though some, like pine, thrive in slightly acidic conditions, while others, like beech, prefer alkaline environments. Aquatic life is significantly affected by salinity. Freshwater contains less than 5g/L of salts, while saltwater in seas ranges from 33 to 37g/L. Brackish water, found in some inland areas, has an intermediate salt concentration. Most aquatic species can only survive in either
Read MoreExploration of Philosophy and Thought
Mythical Thought
Mythical thought is simply unfounded, making assertions without proof. What is said may or may not be true, but it cannot be demonstrated. Uncritical thought does not provide reasons, explain, or analyze its own methodology. It’s unclear if it follows a path adhering to its assertions.
Anthropomorphic thought explains the world by projecting human motivations and experiences onto it.
Committed thought is emotionally invested in the world, attributing events to the whims of “human-like”
Read MoreSanta Maria del Mar: Architectural Marvel of Catalan Gothic
Santa Maria del Mar
Chronology
Constructed between 1329 and 1383.
Style
Catalan Gothic style, designed by architects Ramon Berenguer de Montagut and Despuig. Built with stone using an arquitravat and surrounded system.
- Consists of three longitudinal naves: a central nave, taller and wider, flanked by two side naves.
- Features a head with a short transept.
- Includes ambulatory chapels with radial chapels.
- Doors adorned with rich sculptural decoration.
- Large windows, originally filled with stained glass.
Structural
Read MoreExploring the Cosmos: Unveiling the Mysteries of the Universe
Item 1: The Universe and its Wonders
The Universe
The Universe is generally defined as everything that physically exists: the entirety of space and time, all forms of matter, energy, and momentum.
Theories of the Universe
The main theories about the universe include the Big Bang, Steady State, and Pulsating Universe theories.
Galaxies
A galaxy is a huge array of hundreds or thousands of millions of stars, all interacting gravitationally and orbiting around a common center. All the stars visible to the