Spain Video Notes Flashcards

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1
Q

On what peninsula is Spain located?

A

Iberian Peninsula

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2
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What is an aqueduct?

A

water carrying system

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3
Q

What is a meseta?

A

dry plateau in the middle of Spain

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4
Q

What is Spain’s capital city?

A

Madrid

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5
Q

What is the Prado?

A

famous art museum

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6
Q

Which 2 island groups are considered to be a part of Spain?

A

Canary & Balaeric

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7
Q

What is Spain’s northern boundary?

A

Pyrenee Mountains

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8
Q

Who were the Moors?

A

African invaders who invaded Spain in 711

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9
Q

Who was Spain’s dictator from 1936-1975?

A

General Franco

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10
Q

Give 2 uses for agricultural terraces:

A

prevent soil erosion; keeps moisture in ground

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11
Q

What is Rio Tinto noted for?

A

has most copper in Europe

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12
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What has harmed Spain’s fishing industry?

A

African states expanded their fishing zones, making Spain’s zones smaller

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