Almeria, Spain Flashcards
1
Q
How much rainfall does the area of Almeria receive per year?
A
200 millimeters
2
Q
Is water in defecit or surplus in Almeria?
A
defecit
3
Q
How many hectacres of land does this cover?
A
26,000
4
Q
What type of farming occours here?
A
commercial farming
5
Q
What type of technology is used here for farming?
A
hydroponics and aeroponics
6
Q
Where is water pumped in from?
A
desalinisation plants
7
Q
How much of Europe’s fruit and veg does this provide?
A
over half
8
Q
What was the green revolution?
A
when new seeds were developed - which produced higher yields (HYVs - higher yielding varieties)
9
Q
When did the green revolution occur?
A
1960’s
