Spain Video Notes Flashcards
1
Q
On what peninsula is Spain located?
A
Iberian Peninsula
2
Q
What is an aqueduct?
A
water carrying system
3
Q
What is a meseta?
A
dry plateau in the middle of Spain
4
Q
What is Spain’s capital city?
A
Madrid
5
Q
What is the Prado?
A
famous art museum
6
Q
Which 2 island groups are considered to be a part of Spain?
A
Canary & Balaeric
7
Q
What is Spain’s northern boundary?
A
Pyrenee Mountains
8
Q
Who were the Moors?
A
African invaders who invaded Spain in 711
9
Q
Who was Spain’s dictator from 1936-1975?
A
General Franco
10
Q
Give 2 uses for agricultural terraces:
A
prevent soil erosion; keeps moisture in ground
11
Q
What is Rio Tinto noted for?
A
has most copper in Europe
12
Q
What has harmed Spain’s fishing industry?
A
African states expanded their fishing zones, making Spain’s zones smaller
