Mountain Chains
this mountain chain in Spain runs from the northeast to the southwest and is close to the Iberian plateau.
the Sistema Central or central chain.
this mountain range has an average height of 500 meters.
Galician range
what are the names of the Balearic Islands?
Majorca, Minorca, and Cabera.
What is the definition of climate?
The weather conditions prevailing in an area in general or over a long period.
What is a depression?
A depression is a part of the land that is lower than the surrounding land.
how long is the Cantabrian Chain?
300 km
what is the name of the mountain range located on the Iberian peninsula?
The Galician range
where are the canary islands?
close to Africa.
What is the climate of the Balearic islands?
Similar to the mainland, tropical.
How was it formed?
The alpine mountain ranges formed it.
How long is the Iberian chain?
what is a watershed?
an area of land that drains all of the streams and rain to one place.
what is the geography of the Balearic islands?
hill plateaus and flat plains.
What is tropical climate?
High temperatures and High humidity.
Are valleys depressions?
Sometimes
What direction does the central chain run?
East-Northeast to West-Southwest (NO this ISN'T a TYPO)
where does the Sierra Morena extend to?
the Portuguese border.
what feat do the Canary Islands complete?
it is the farthest point Spain owns.
What type of climate do the Canary Islands have?
Linear and tropical
What is the Guadalquivir Depression also known as?
Baetic Depression.
What are the three sections of the baetic chain?
Prebaetic, Subbaetic, and Penibaetic.
what is the main difference between chains and ranges?
A mountain chain is a long row of mountains. a mountain range is a big collection of mountains.
what is the name of the highest peak of Spain's owned lands?
Teide Peak.
What climate does the mainland have?
Tropical and metateranian.
No