Almeria Southern Spain Resources

Where is the greenhouse area located in Southern Spain?

• 30 km southwest of Almeria

• 50 km northeast of Madrid

• 20 km south of Barcelona

• 10 km west of Valencia

What percentage of Europe's fruit and vegetables is produced by the greenhouses in Southern Spain?

• 25%

• 50%

• 75%

• 90%

How much does the greenhouse industry contribute to Spain's economy annually?

• $500 million

• $1.5 billion

• $2 billion

• $3 billion

What is the average annual rainfall in the greenhouse area?

• 100mm

• 200mm

• 300mm

• 400mm

What is the average temperature in the greenhouse area?

• 15 degrees C

• 20 degrees C

• 25 degrees C

• 30 degrees C

What type of labor is primarily used in the greenhouse industry?

• Local labor

• Temporary labor from North Africa, Eastern Europe, and Central America

• High-skilled labor from Western Europe

• Automated machinery

What has improved water efficiency in the greenhouse area?

• Traditional irrigation methods

• Use of drip irrigation and a new seawater desalination plant

• Increased rainfall

• Use of recycled water

What environmental effect is caused by the greenhouses' white surface?

• Increased rainfall

• Albedo effect leading to cooling

• Higher temperatures

• Increased humidity

What is a potential issue with the immigrant labor used in the greenhouses?

• High wages

• Lack of work

• Low wages and poor working conditions

• Overemployment

What is a potential environmental issue caused by the greenhouses?

• Increased biodiversity

• Large amounts of litter and plastic waste

• Improved air quality

• Decreased soil erosion