Name 2 types of plants found on the forest floor of a Mediterranean forest?
Lavender, rosemary, thyme
The land along riverbanks that is is rich in life is called?
the riparian zone,
Where are Atlantic forests located in Spain?
Northwest Spain- Cantabria, Asturias, Galicia, Basque Country
Where are Mediterranean forests located in Spain?
eastern and southern Spain- Andalusia, Catalonia, and Valencia.
What is the meaning of a 'tide'
The movement of the water in an ocean. It can be a wave (ola) or (Marea).
Which ocean lies to the west of Spain?
Atlantic Ocean
Name one native tree species found in the Atlantic Forest.
Beech, chestnut, or oak
What is a tributary?
small rivers or streams that join the main rivers
The rich water nutrients of the Atlantic Ocean are good for this type of organism.
Phytoplankton
Name one fish species found in Spain's Atlantic waters.
sardine, tuna, cod, Mackerel
Name two animals that can be found in river ecosystems around Spain.
Heron, trout, Otter
What is the meaning of 'drought'
a period with no rain
This eco-system is cool year-round
Atlantic Ocean
This ecosystem is located along the western coast of Spain. It includes cold waters and has rich biodiversity, including fish, marine mammals, and sea birds. The ecosystem is influenced by ocean currents and is vital for fishing industries
Atlantic ocean
What is the meaning of 'deciduous'?
It means that a plant loses its leaves in the winter
Which eco- system has hot and dry summers with rainy and mild winters?
Mediterranean forest
What is an important wetland in Spain
The Ebro Delta
Water in lakes and rivers doesn't have salt. What is it called?
Freshwater
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