Cultural Geography of Europe — Unit test

Question 3 • 2023-24 Virtual - World Cultures / Language - Spanish

Consider the geography of the Iberian Peninsula. How would an invading army most likely have to invade Spain?

Answer

Spain most likely would be invaded by sea because the Pyrenees physically isolates Spain from the rest of Europe.

Spain most likely would be invaded by land because the boot-shaped peninsula gives Spain a rugged coastline.

Spain most likely would be invaded by land because the cliffs of the fjords are far too steep and rocky to be scaled.

Spain most likely would be invaded by both land and sea because the Strait of Gibraltar provides sand bar access to Spain from Morocco during low tide.

Explanation

The Pyrenees form a major mountain barrier between Spain and the rest of Europe, making a land invasion more difficult. Of the choices, invasion by sea is therefore the best answer. Spain is not a boot-shaped peninsula, fjords are not a feature of Spain’s coastline, and the Strait of Gibraltar does not provide a sandbar crossing to Morocco.

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