Territorial Organisation
How many autonomous communities and autonomous cities are there in Spain?
There are 17 autonomous communities and 2 autonomous cities.
What is the place where a river begins called?
The source
Rivers in the Cantabrian Watershed from from the _____ _____ or the _____ _____ into the _____ _____.
Rivers in the Cantabrian Watershed from from the Cordillera Cantábrica or the Montes Vascos into the Cantabrian Sea.
What is the name for the document that defines the powers of an autonomous community or autonomous city?
Statute of Autonomy
What is the place where a river flows into a lake, sea or ocean called?
The mouth
Where do the rivers in the Atlantic Watershed flow into?
They flow into the Atlantic Ocean
What is a diputación?
A diputación coordinates local services
What are Spain's three watersheds called?
The Cantabrian watershed
The Atlantic watershed
The Mediterranean watershed
What are the characteristics of rivers that flow into the Mediterranean Sea?
They are short and have irregular flow
Elections for municipalities are held how often? What is the name of the position eligible voters choose? Who do these representatives choose to be the leader of the municipal government?
Elections are held every four years. Eligible voters choose councillors who choose the mayor to be the leader of the municipal government.
What are some of Spain's mountain ranges and where are they located?
The Pyrenees, Montes de León and Cordillera Cantábrica are in the north
The Sistema Bético and Sierra Morena are in the south
They are short and flow quickly
What does each Statute of Autonomy define in an autonomous community or city?
Territory and capital city
Official language(s)
Legal power and government institutions
Symbols (flag, anthem, etc.)
What spreads across central Spain? What is the highest mountain on mainland Spain and the highest point on Spanish territory>
A plateau, or Meseta, spreads across central Spain. Spain's highest mountain is Mulhacén but the highest point is the volcano Teide.
What are the characteristics of rivers in the Atlantic Watershed? What is precipitation like in the Meseta?
They are short with a large water flow. The Meseta has low precipitation so rivers have an irregular water flow