THE DIFFERENTS ECOSYSTEMS IN SPAIN:. OCEANIC ECOSYSTEM In the northwest and north of Spain. Rainfall...

THE DIFFERENTS THE DIFFERENTS ECOSYSTEMS IN SPAIN:ECOSYSTEMS IN SPAIN:

OCEANIC ECOSYSTEMOCEANIC ECOSYSTEM

• In the northwest In the northwest and north of Spain. and north of Spain. Rainfall is Rainfall is abundant and abundant and regular. Winter is regular. Winter is mild and cool mild and cool summer.summer.

MEDITERRANEAN-MEDITERRANEAN-CONTINENTALCONTINENTAL

Predominates in the Iberian Peninsula, occurs mainly in the interior. Winters are cold and summers are hot; it has a wide temperature range. Rainfall is high but irregular, vary depending on the proximity to the sea and relief

MEDITERRANEANMEDITERRANEAN

It occurs along the Mediterranean coast, the Balearic Islands and Andalusia. Rainfall is irregular, higher in autumn and low in summer (the summer rains are often torrential). Temperatures are softened due to the proximity to the sea.

SUBTROPICALSUBTROPICAL

It is characterized by the It is characterized by the existence of eliseos existence of eliseos winds from Africa, the winds from Africa, the atmosphere is generally atmosphere is generally hot and humid hot and humid throughout the year. throughout the year. Heavy rainfall collected Heavy rainfall collected in mountainous areas.in mountainous areas.

Dry-Arid MediterraneanDry-Arid Mediterranean

• Dry-Arid Mediterranean: Low rainfall, severe droughts and high temperatures.

HIGH MOUNTAINHIGH MOUNTAIN

• Heavy rains (sometimes as snow), cold winters and cool summers.