Spanish Landscapes: Ocean, Mountain, Mediterranean & Canary

Ocean Landscape

Topography:

  • The mountainous character of the Galaico-Leonese Massif and the Cantabrian Mountains is present.
  • The Cantabrian coast is steep and straight.
  • The Galician coast features estuaries.

Climate:

  • Oceanic or Atlantic climate: Characterized by mild temperatures throughout the year and low thermal amplitude, with cool summers and mild winters. Rainfall is abundant and regular, with a minimum in summer.

Hydrography:

  • Rivers belong to the Norte watershed. They are short rivers with abundant
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Geological Events, Dating Methods, and Fossilization

Geological Events and Dating

Sequence of Events

To order past geological events chronologically, we use the principles of horizontality and superposition of strata. Another approach is the principle of cross-cutting relationships. This principle states that anything that affects geological materials and structures is post-dated to them. Because it establishes the order in which events unfold, it’s also called the principle of succession of events.

Geological Dating Methods

Radioactive Isotopes

Each chemical

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Ventilated Facades: Benefits and Design

Advantages of Ventilated Facades

Ventilated constructions offer thermal, aesthetic, and waterproofing benefits to buildings. They prevent overheating in summer, provide water protection, and allow vapor diffusion from the inside to the outside. This ensures optimal moisture regulation and makes it easy to adapt to current and future energy standards. Ventilated facades also offer endless design possibilities.

Air Gap

The air gap should be a minimum of 25mm and as much as necessary, provided there

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Understanding Terrain: A Comprehensive Guide to Landforms

Terrain: Understanding Earth’s Diverse Landforms

Terrain: The physical features of a tract of land.

Erosion Features

Band: A form of sediment erosion on loamy-clay materials in a semi-arid environment, strongly dissected by the intense action of water.

Landscapes

Countryside: Lowlands alternating with layers of clay, sandstone, and other sedimentary rocks, characterized by their soft modeling.

Elevations

Cerro Witness: A stratified elevation that represents the residue of a horizontal platform eroded over

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Environmental Stressors: Population, Atmosphere, and Water Impact

Environmental Stressors

Environmental Stress: Atmosphere, water, oceans, soil, forests, species. Causes: Human population growth, overconsumption, pollution. Environmental Quality Control Concepts: Sustainability, sustainable development, ecological sustainability, ecosystem approach, precautionary principle, environmental stewardship.

Population Growth and Environmental Pressures

Thomas Malthus: Food is necessary for existence but is finite. Exponential reproductive rates affect population growth.

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Biodiversity Conservation: Threats and Solutions

Economic Reasons for Conserving Biodiversity

Raw materials, food, health, and ecosystem stability are all vital economic reasons for conserving biodiversity.

Living Planet Index: Indicates the abundance of species populations. A species is considered endangered when it reaches a critical number, which is the minimum population size needed for recovery.

Causes of Biodiversity Loss

  • Habitat Loss and Degradation (Anthropogenic): Human activities are the primary cause.
  • Habitat Fragmentation: For example,
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