Diverse Natural Landscapes of Spain: Climate and Vegetation
The natural landscapes of Spain are diverse and rich in ecological significance. Below is an overview of the various landscape areas:
Oceanic Landscape Area
- Location: North of the peninsula, including Galicia and the Cantabrian coast.
- Relief: Hilly slopes of mountains with few flat surfaces.
- Climate: Oceanic, characterized by abundant and regular rainfall, and low temperature thermal amplitude influenced by the sea.
- Waters: Rivers owned by wholesalers on the Cantabrian side.
- Vegetation: Deciduous beech
Industrial Production: Evolution, Impacts & Location Factors
Changes in Industrial Production
- Incorporation of electronics.
- Industrial design using computer programs.
- Robotization of assembly lines.
Environmental Consequences of Industry
Negative Effects
- Industries modify their environment. Discharges and industrial waste dumped into rivers and seas have provoked major problems of water pollution.
- The atmosphere around some industrial zones has a large number of particles in suspension from the emission of fumes and gases. These substances produce phenomena like
Earth’s Layers, Seismic Waves, and Plate Tectonics
Earth’s Compositional Layers
Crust: Composed of less dense rocks rich in silicon and aluminum.
Mantle: Made up of denser rock rich in peridotite and magnesium.
Core: Principally made up of iron.
Earth’s Physical Layers
Lithosphere: The rigid surface layer.
Asthenosphere: The area of the lithosphere where the mantle is ductile and partially molten.
Lower Mantle: Solid but flexible and ductile.
Core: Consists of a molten outer layer and a solid inner part.
Seismic Waves
Primary Waves (P): The fastest waves,
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Understanding Statistical Concepts
Scientists refer to a normal distribution or bell curve when data is grouped symmetrically around the mean.
Scientists calculate the mean by adding all the data points and dividing the sum by the number of data points (individuals).
The numerical ratio representing the chance of an event occurring, like winning the lottery, is called probability.
Scientific Models and Decision Making
Types of Scientific Models
Scientists use various types of models, including:
- Physical
Climate of Spain and the Canary Islands
The warm current of the Gulf of Mexico influences the Galician coast, providing warm water. A branch breaks off and heads west towards the Canary Islands. While encountering warmer waters to reach the archipelago, this current, known as the Canary Current, has lower temperatures than the surrounding water body. This temperature difference increases air stability during summer.
Relief
The orientation (upwind or downwind) and height of the terrain influence thermal gradients. The primarily zonal orientation
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Elements and Principles of Art
The Point: The point is the basic element. A simple mark made with a tool on a surface is perceived as a point.
Weight Composition
Weight composition involves using areas and lines to structure the artwork. These include vertical, horizontal, and diagonal axes, as well as the center, sides, top, and bottom. The placement of elements within these structural areas determines the overall weight composition.
A balanced harmonic compositional weight is achieved through careful
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