Spain: Land of Churros and Paellas
By Sarah Abraham and Kaila Butler in 1st period
Where is it?
Spain is in Europe next to France and Portugal. Madrid is the Capital of Spain. The absolute location of Spain is at 40 degrees 25' N, 3 degrees 42'.
Why Does It Get Hot And Cold, Sunny And Snowy?
Best Time Of The Year
Many tourists come in the summer.
What season is this?
It is harder to tell when you are in spring or fall. The difference between them is less than between summer and winter.
NO SNOW!!
Sadly, there is no snow in Spain, so the kids don't get to go skiing or sledding.
Climate Types: There are three climate types in Spain
Continental
The continental climate covers the majority of Spain from the Meseta Central to the Ebro Basin. This area is mountainous and has very cold winters and very hot summers.
Maritime
The maritime climate covers most of Northern Spain. The temperatures change slightly. It has not too cold winters and not too hot summers. Since it is close to the sea, Spain does not react extremely to the weather.
Mediterranean
The Mediterranean climate extends from the Andalusian Plain along the Southern and Eastern coasts up to the Pyrenees. It rains less here than in the rest of Spain. The temperatures are hot in the summer and winter.
10 Cool Landmarks
1-Cantabrian Mountains
2-Tagus Valley
3- Gulf of Cadiz
This gulf was formed when the ocean penetrated the land. This happens when the ground of the ocean overlaps the ground on land.
4- Guadiana Valley
It was formed by rain that filled up a dip. The dip was formed by erosion between plates in the ground on land.
5- Pyrenees Mountains
6-Guadalquivir River
7- Balearic and Canary Islands
8- Mediterranean Sea
9- Duero Valley
10- Meseta Central Plateau
This plateau was formed by the mountains close by. They rimmed the plateau. It was formed when one tectonic plate overlaps another, making a higher elevated, flat piece of land.
What Biome is Spain?
There is only one biome in Spain, the temperate deciduous forest. A temperate deciduous forest has four distinct seasons and the land is very fertile because it rains a lot. Since Spain is not close to the South Pole or the North Pole, it is not always cold or hot. The plants in this biome are strong and green. The Brown Bear is a common animal in Spain. There are tall Oak and Beech trees. Since Spain has mountainous areas, it is not rare to see a goat. The tall trees get their nutrients in the intense rainy periods and they get their energy from the intense sunny periods. If Spain were to change in its climate, then the plants would die and the animals would have to either migrate or adapt. The climate in Spain supports the plants and animals.
Mountain Goats
Mountain goats roam the land.
Tall Oak Trees
These tall trees provide shade from the hot sun.
Sun And Rain
Spain has quirky weather. It rains, then it is sunny.
Drought and Wildfires
Spain has gone through multiple natural disasters. Recently there was a drought in Spain. Thousands of jobs in agriculture are at risk. The drought arose because it did not rain for a long time. There was also a wildfire in Spain. It was caused by the dry weather of the drought. This wildfire destroyed many homes and many people had to leave the area. This called for aid by the Spanish government and costed a lot of money to repair the area and help all the people.
Drought
The drought in Spain was devastating to the people. They relied heavily on the water to wash their clothes, nourish their families, and keep them healthy.
Wildfire
The wildfire in Spain was very scary. Many people and animals lost their homes and were left with nowhere to go.
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