2.18. Geography of Portugal, Spain, and Andorra
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What is the primary economic driver for Andorra?

  • Mining
  • Tourism and Services (correct)
  • Livestock
  • Agriculture
  • Which region in Spain is known for its large petrocarbon deposits?

  • Andalusia
  • Western Kanda­brig Mountains (correct)
  • Catalonia
  • Basque Region
  • Which two cities are the primary urban centers in Portugal?

  • Lisbon and Bilbao
  • Andorra la Vella and Vigo
  • Madrid and Barcelona
  • Lisbon and Porto (correct)
  • Which region in Spain is considered the largest industrial zone, centered around Barcelona?

    <p>Catalonia (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a key industry in Spain?

    <p>Agriculture (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most important industrial zone in Italy, known for the production of a wide variety of goods?

    <p>Triangle Turin - Genoa - Milan (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Milan known for, besides being a major stock market and banking center?

    <p>Fashion and services (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following industries is NOT mentioned as being present in the Triangle Turin - Genoa - Milan industrial zone?

    <p>Electronics (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region is known for its concentration of wealthy businessmen and agriculture?

    <p>Lombardy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a notable characteristic of Italy's economic growth?

    <p>Uneven growth between the industrialized north and the rural south (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the key agricultural products grown in Greece?

    <p>Olives, citrus fruits, cereals, tobacco, cotton, and vegetables (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a feature of Malta?

    <p>A significant portion of its land is rocky and not fertile (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following countries is NOT mentioned in the provided text as part of a suggested analysis on economic growth?

    <p>Italy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following BEST describes the relationship between Greece's economic sector and its tourism?

    <p>Tourism is a significant contributor to Greece's economy, though other sectors remain important. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Portugal, Spain and Andorra

    • Portugal, Spain, and Andorra are located on the Iberian Peninsula.
    • Portugal has a wide exit to the Atlantic Ocean.
    • The main sectors of the economy are agriculture, livestock, and tourism.
    • The majority of the population are concentrated in coastal areas.
    • The majority of the rivers flow into the Atlantic.
    • Lisbon and Porto are major urban areas.
    • Urbanization rates are low.

    Spain

    • Spain has a high population density in the area of Catalonia.
    • Catalonia is the largest industrial zone in the country.
    • Barcelona is the center of the industrial zone and is the largest industrial region in the country.
    • There is another industrial zone in the Basque region centered on Bilbao.
    • The production in the industrial zone and the surrounding area includes machinery, metal, and chemical industries.
    • In the west, in the Kandabrgic Mountains, there are large petrochemical plants.
    • Andalusia is in the south, at the mouth of the Guadalquivir River.
    • The population is concentrated in Madrid, the capital.

    Andorra

    • Andorra is a small state east of the Pyrenees, bordering Spain and France.
    • The economy of Andorra is mostly based on tourism and services.
    • Andorra had the longest average life expectancy in the world (81 years) in 2013.
    • The capital of Andorra (Andorra la Vella) is located in the high altitudes, differing from other European capitals.

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    Explore the geographical and economic features of Portugal, Spain, and Andorra, located on the Iberian Peninsula. This quiz covers major urban areas, industrial zones, and population distribution in these countries. Understand the relationship between geography and economy in this region.

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