© Oxford University Press España S.A., 2012 Unit 6 Spain’s natural environment

What do we know?

Spain’s geographical location Which countries have a border with Spain? Which seas surround Spain?

Spain’s relief Find three mountain ranges on the map that are around the Meseta. Find three other mountain ranges that are not around the Meseta.

Spain’s rivers Find three rivers on the map that flow into the Mediterranean Sea. Find three rivers on the map that flow into the Atlantic Ocean.

Spain’s climates What’s the climate like on the Cantabrian and north-west Atlantic coast? What are the different climates of Andalucía like?

Deciduous forests Which parts of Spain have deciduous forests? What’s the climate like in these areas?

Mediterranean forests and scrubland What’s the climate like in areas that have this natural landscape? What types of animals live in Mediterranean forests and scrubland?

Sub-tropical forests Which part of Spain has sub-tropical forests? What’s the climate like in this area?

Alpine landscapes Which parts of Spain have this natural landscape? What’s the climate like in these areas?

Natural hazards What type of natural hazard is shown in this image? What causes this to happen?

Environmental problems What are the brown areas on the map at risk of? What causes this to happen?

Protecting the environment Which national park would you like to visit? What other things is Spain doing to protect the environment?

Natural hazards Which natural hazards are shown in these images? In which regions of Spain do these natural hazards occur most often?

What have we learned? Relief Peninsular relief Island relief Climate Types Rivers Catchment areas Cantabrian, Atlantic, Mediterranean Geographical location Spain occupies part of the Iberian Peninsula and includes the territories of the Balearic Islands, the Canary Islands, Ceuta and Melilla Spain occupies part of the Iberian Peninsula and includes the territories of the Balearic Islands, the Canary Islands, Ceuta and Melilla The Meseta, mountain ranges around the Meseta, mountain ranges and valleys beyond the Meseta The Meseta, mountain ranges around the Meseta, mountain ranges and valleys beyond the Meseta Canary Islands: volcanoes; Balearic Islands: Sierra de Tramontana Maritime, coastal and inland Mediterranean, sub-tropical and Alpine Natural landscapes Deciduous forests, Mediterranean forests and scrubland, sub-tropical forests and alpine Catchment areas

What have we learned? Protecting the environment Protecting the environment Natural hazards and environmental problems Natural hazards and environmental problems Environmental problems Natural hazards Earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, cold snaps, floods, droughts Deforestation, erosion, desertification, pollution Action Reforest Stop erosion and desertification Fight pollution Increase protected areas