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Rias are a coastal landform. They
are submerged river valleys,
sometimes with steep sides, that
open into the sea. They were formed
when sea levels rose and flooded
a river valley. The main rias in
Spain are located in the north, and
especially on the Galician coast. The
Rias Altas include: Ares, Betanzos,
Ferrol, Cedeira and Ortigueira. The
Rias Baixas include the Rias de Vigo,
Pontevedra and Arousa.
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In your notebook, write true or false. Correct the false sentences.
a)
Machichaco and Ortegal are beaches in the south of Spain.
b)
A gulf is an area of land surrounded by sea.
c)
Rias are submerged river valleys.
d)
The Canary Islands are examples of capes.
e)
An archipelago is a rocky coast.
f )
A gulf is a small bay.
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Listen and write which places the speakers are describing.
a)
The Canary Islands or the Balearic Islands
b)
The Rias Baixas or the Cabo de Gata
c)
The Golfo de Cádiz or the Bay of Biscay
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Find out more about one of Spain’s archipelagos.
a)
Choose one of the archipelagos. Find out more about:
population
political organisation
transport
economic activities
climate
b)
Organise your information into a presentation or a poster.
c)
Present your research to the class.
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QUIZ
Check your learning.
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