Almeria, Spain Flashcards

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1
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How much rainfall does the area of Almeria receive per year?

A

200 millimeters

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2
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Is water in defecit or surplus in Almeria?

A

defecit

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3
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How many hectacres of land does this cover?

A

26,000

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4
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What type of farming occours here?

A

commercial farming

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What type of technology is used here for farming?

A

hydroponics and aeroponics

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6
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Where is water pumped in from?

A

desalinisation plants

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7
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How much of Europe’s fruit and veg does this provide?

A

over half

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8
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What was the green revolution?

A

when new seeds were developed - which produced higher yields (HYVs - higher yielding varieties)

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When did the green revolution occur?

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1960’s

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