Authentic task� By Benedetti, Grillo, Mazzon & Stella

Neo-abyss:It’s a new city undersea, we have chosen this name because it represents a new opportunity to build a city in a place which has never been used.

It comes from “neo” that means new, and “abyss” that denotes its position.

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Point 1:Balearic islands-spain

It’s situated in the Mediterranean Sea at a depth

that arrives till -200m, between the Balearic Islands, (in

particularly Majorca, the biggest one), the south-east part of

Spain ( Valencia and Barcelona) and near the French

line settled by the Pyrenees.

position:

Typology of waters and climateThe Balearic Sea is a part of sea situated in the Mediterranean Sea

near the Balearic Islands which have a typical Mediterranean climate characterised by rainy winters and dry, hot summers.

Compared to Barcelona, Valencia has an average of +1/2 degrees. However the sea water warms up slowly and has a moderating action on climate. The superficial water warms up and the heat is delivered in depth with connective movement. Generally average temperatures at the Mediterranean latitudes are from 10 to 20 degrees, it depends on the season. The temperature also changes with depth: until -300m, in fact, decreases quickly.

‣Political and military security

Spanish political system is a parliamentary monarchy and on the basis of the Constitution of 1978, the king is the

head of the state. Military Spain has a complete anti-terror legislation due to the presence of terrorism (Barcelona’s

terrorist attack). It cooperated with the USA in order to destroy terrorist networks.

Pros & cons ✅ ❌ ✅The area is not seismic and there is a mild climate;

✅The nearness to some of the most important cities and airports of Spain and Majorca;

✅The efficient political and military organisation;

❌There have been some terrorist attacks, especially in Barcelona last summer.

Point 2: DEnmark-Norway

POSITION:Situated in the area of the North

Sea between Norway and Denmark.

Typology of waters and climate

The North Sea is -100m deep, with peaks of up to -700m, the movements of the fractures can still cause some small

earthquakes or tsunamis.The temperature of water reaches up to 21 degrees in

summer and down to 6 degrees in winter and it’s affected by the Gulf Stream.

The climate is cool in summer while in winter the temperature rises due to the temperature of water.

Political and military security

Norway is a constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary system of government, wherein the

King of Norway is the head of the state and the prime minister is the head of the government.

Military service is compulsory for women from 19 to 44 since Norway aims of reinforcing the army.

Pros & cons✅ ❌ ✅Norway is a rich and safe country, there have never been terrorist

attacks

✅In summer the temperature of the water is quite warm

❌In winter the temperature of the water goes down to 6 degrees

❌Norway is a cold country

Point 3: Corsica-elba island-tuscany

Position:It is situated between the Isle of Elba and Tuscany; it is not distant from Corsica; it is surrounded by the Ligurian sea, it easily connects with Portoferraio (Isle of Elba), Piombino and Marina di Cecina (Tuscany)

Type of water and climateThe Ligurian sea is the northest part of the Mediterranean Western Sea. The Ligurian sea goes from Liguria to Corsica: it’s little, but deep, and the mountains arrive until the sea.

The chosen point, has a depth from -100m to -200m. The climate in this area is mild, affected by the Apennines and the Tyrrhenian Sea. In this point, the temperature of the water is about 16-17 degrees.

Political and military security Italy has been a parliamentary republic since June 1946. The president of Italy is the head of the state and he’s elected for a single 7 years mandate by the parliament of Italy. The Italian Armed Forces include the Italian army, the Italian Navy and the Italian Air Force.

Pros & cons✅ ❌ ✅The climate is mild and there is one of the most beautiful

panoramas

❌The Isle of Elba isn’t convenient for transport

❌Italy does not have an efficient political organisation

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