Spain's climate and Protected Natural Areas

Spain's climate and protected natural areas

By Marta, Sara and Naroa

INDEX.

1.

Spain's climate

2.

Different types of climate in Spain

3.

How climate affects to humans

4.

Protected natural areas

5.

Examples of protected natural areas

1.Spain's climate

Spain's climate

There are three different climate zones in Spain. Visitors can generally expect a Mediterranean climate, characterized by hot, dry summers and mild, rainy winters.

The 3 different types of climate are: ·Maritime climate ·Mediterranean climate ·Atlantic climate

2.Different types of climate in Spain

Different types of climate in Spain

Maritime climate:

North of the Cantabrian mountains, the Basque Country, Cantabria, Asturias and Galicia have a maritime climate, with cool summers and mild winters. The weather is often cloudy with frequent rainfall.

2.Different types of climate in Spain

Mediterranean climate

Atlantic climate

On the Mediterranean coast, the climate is moderate with rain in spring and autumn, and during the summer heat haze is common.

On the Atlantic coast, the summers are cooler and fairly heavy rainfall occurs during winter. Inland, the summers are hot and the rainfall decreases.

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3.How climate affects to humans

How climate affects to humans

In summer, Spain reaches very high temperatures, leaving some consequencies such as: respiratory problems and heat stroke

In winter, Spain reaches low temperatures, leading consequancies such as: increased blood pressure, which can lead to stroke and ischemic heart disease. Increasing the risk of falls and traffic accidents

4. Protected natural areas

Protected natural areas

Protected areas are locations which recive protection because of their recognized cultural,natural or ecological values

protected natural areas in spain:

There are seven categories of protected natural areas:

1. Strict nature reserve
2. Wildness area
3. National park
4. Narural monument or feature
5. Habitat or species management area
6. Protected landscape or seascape
7. Protected area with sustainable use of natural resources

5.Examples of protected nartural areas

Manejo de la Sierra Beech Forest Natural Site of National Interest

Examples of protected natural areas

El Regajal-Mar de Ontígola Nature Reserve

solpes of the sierra de ayllón

toledo, spain

5. Examples of protected natural areas

Natural Monument of National Interest Peña del Acripeste de Hilta

Examples of protected natural areas

San Juan Lagoon Fauna Refuge

guadarrama, spain

Chinchón, spain

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Coldest temperature in Spain

Lerida attached the coldest temperature in Spain, with -32ºC, in1956

Hottest temperature in Spain

Cordoba attched the record of hottest temperature in Spain, with 46,9ºC in July 2017