Companion Workbook Review Flashcards
Where does Spain rank in terms of: size; mountains and altitude?
3rd largest
3rd most mountainous
2nd highest
How high is Madrid within EU capitals?
2nd highest capital
What are Spain’s major mountain ranges?
Pirineos (NE) Cordillera Cantábrica Macizo Galacio Sistema Ibérico Sistema Central Sistema Bético Sierra Morena Montes Toledo
What are the primary soils types?
Metamorphic - heat & pressure
Sedimentary - rivers
Volcanic
What are the climate types in Spain?
Maritime - Green Spain
Continental - most of central
Mediterranean - from Cataluña to Andalucia
What are the main “winds” in Spain?
Leveche - hot/dry/dusty - Cataluña & Valencia
Levante (Solano) - Strong/Hot/From East - Andalucia
Poniente - cool/humid from west / Andalucia
Cierzo - Powerful N/NW - Rijo
Tramontana - Dry / Strong / Northwind - Emporada, Cataluña