Almeria-large scale development Flashcards
(12 cards)
1
Q
where
A
southern spain
2
Q
what type of farming technique is used in almeria to grow crops without soil
A
hydroponics
3
Q
what is the climate like
A
very warm and very dry
4
Q
how do the tempretures in almeria benefit farming
A
they reduce energy costs
5
Q
what is environmental issue
A
plastic waste dumping into the mediterranean
6
Q
what technique is used to make the most of water resources
A
water recycling
7
Q
how many green houses are there
A
26,000
8
Q
what is the percentage of fruit and veg is produced in Almeria for europe
A
50%
9
Q
what kind of jobs are created there
A
in packing and transporting
10
Q
what is a major issue with labour in almeria
A
migrant labourer are lower paided
11
Q
social impacts
A
social classes between migrants and locals
12
Q
what environmental strain is caused
A
natural water sources under stress
