Spain

What the resources cover

This page is about Spain as a place: its shape, its land, its weather and how the country is organized. Most of what you will find is mind maps, and they follow school topics closely.

• Relief: the Coastal Relief of Spain mind map starts with the Cantabrian coast, and the MESETA CENTRAL map covers inland relief, mountain ranges and river basins.
• Climate and vegetation: the CLIMATE AND VEGETATION OF SPAIN mind map and its matching note explain climatic factors and the five climate areas. SPAIN CLIMATES looks at the oceanic climate in the north.
• Organization and society: the TERRITORIAL ORGANIZATION OF SPAIN mind map lists the autonomous communities and cities. Other maps look at population, the economy and tourism.

Where to start

Begin with the quiz Relief in Spain. It opens with a simple statement about what makes up the territory of Spain, so it shows quickly what you already know. Then read the slide set The relief of Spain for a gentle walk through the landforms.

Next, move to the mind maps on relief and rivers, and finish the physical side with the climate maps. After that, turn to territorial organization and the maps on population and the economy.

Using quizzes and maps together

Read a mind map first, then take a quiz on the same topic. The quiz SPAIN´S COAST pairs well with the coastal relief map. The Spanish population quiz fits the population map. Wrong answers tell you which branch of the map to read again.

The flashcard decks help with recall. One deck focuses on the Meseta, and another on the mountain ranges around the edge of the peninsula. Use them once the maps feel familiar.

Where this fits

This page sits in the Regional Geography strand of Geography. It is one country, so it works well for a focused lesson or a short study session on a single place.

Pick a map that matches your current topic and work through it, then try a quiz to see what stuck. When you are ready, make a map or deck of your own.