Geography Flashcards
Quiz 3
How many climates does the Iberian Peninsula have?
Three: North Coast - West Coast Marine
Coastal - Mediterranean
Interior - Sub Tropical Steppe
What two countries are in the Iberian Peninsula?
Spain and Portugal
What is the population of Spain and what is it’s climate?
46 Million. Mostly Mediterranean and some spots has Tropical and Subtropical Steppe.
What is Spain’s MP, Gov’t, and LC?
Spain’s MP: Barcellona
LC: Madrid
Gov’t: Madrid
Madrid is popular for what?
Silver Mining
What type of agriculture does Spain have?
Non- wheat; citrus fruit - oranges: grown in the river valleys (fresh water)
What is Portugal’s MP, Gov’t, and LC?
Portugal’s MP: Porto Douro (Wine industry is huge here)
LC: Lisbon
Gov’t: Lisbon
What is Portugal’s population and climate?
10 Million population and the climate is Mediterranean and Tropical and Subtropical Steppe.
What is Portugal’s agriculture?
They grow grapes, and have cork trees. The wine industry is huge here.
The Tagus River does what for Portugal?
Provides fresh water for agriculture.
German is what type of country?
Urban and industrial.
Germany is #1 for what?
Industries.
Where are the industrial centers of Germany located?
Berlin(city)
Ruhr: region - known for mining coal.
What is the trade pattern for Germany?
Mostly exports (steel), and they import Iron Ore.
What is Germany’s population and climate?
86 Million ( largest in Western Europe
It’s climate is Marine West Coast and the Southern portion is Humid Continental.