Agricultural Development in Almeria

Which answer best describes the location of Almeria?

• The south of Spain

• The south-west of Spain

• The south-east of Spain

• The east of Spain

How many hectares does the site cover?

• 20,000

• 30,000

• 40,000

• 50,000

Why was this site an unlikely place for agricultural development?

• It is too far from where produce could be sold

• The climate is too hot

• The climate is too wet

• The climate was too dry

What discovery did farmers make in the 1950s

• Genetic modification could make the crops more resilient

• Plastic sheets to block wind also increased the growth of plants

• Hydroponics was a great way to grow tomatoes.

• Irrigation massively increased their crop yield.

The tomatoes in Almeria are grown in mineral water solutions, rather than soil. Is this an example of:

• Irrigation

• Hydroponics

• Aeroponics

• The New Green Revolution

Which of the below are advantages associated with Almeria?

• Cheap fresh fruit and veg all year around

• Many migrants come from Asia and earn a good wage

• Secondary industries have started up to create and recycle packaging.

• Local Spanish towns get discounted food

• Aeroponics means less water is wasted