4-The climate in Spain 

Climate describes the average weather conditions in a particular area over a period of time. 

There are a variety of climates in Spain which range from rainy and wet in the north to dry and hot further south. Climate variation allows different flora and fauna to flourish throughout the country.

Alpine climate

Winters and summers are cool, it rains a lot and usually in the form of snow.

Flora: oak, fir and coniferous trees.

Fauna: goats, vultures, eagles.

Continental climate

Winters are very cold and summers are very hot

Flora: coniferous and deciduous trees, thyme

Fauna: squirrels, deer, hares, wild boar, foxes, trout

Mediterranean climate

This climate covers the entire Mediterranean coast and most of Andalucía and Extremadura. Winters are mild and summers are hot. 

Flora: pine and oak trees, heather

Fauna: Iberian lynx, rabbits, flamingos

Oceanic climate

Heavy rainfall  makes the landscape very green. Winters are not very cold and summers are mild.

Flora: deciduous forests, oak trees, ferns, mosses

Fauna: Iberian brown bears, salmon

Subtropical climate

This climate exists only in the Canary Islands . It is characterised by  warm temperatures all year. Precipitation is low.

Flora: pine trees, cacti, palm trees, dragon trees

Fauna: lizards, turtles