Physical Processes (Leaving Cert Geography): Quizzes
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What climate characterizes the Paris Basin near the sea?
What climate characterizes the Paris Basin near the sea?
Cool temperate oceanic, 5°C winter
How does the inland climate differ from coastal in the Paris Basin?
How does the inland climate differ from coastal in the Paris Basin?
Colder winters, hotter summers
What influence does the transitional climate have in the Paris Basin?
What influence does the transitional climate have in the Paris Basin?
Mix of oceanic, continental traits
Which soil type in the Paris Basin is good for vine growing?
Which soil type in the Paris Basin is good for vine growing?
Chalk soils in Dry Champagne
What is the main soil in the Paris Basin used for farming?
What is the main soil in the Paris Basin used for farming?
Limon, fertile, stone-less
What is the size of the Paris Basin?
What is the size of the Paris Basin?
500km x 300km
Which geological feature dominates the Paris Basin relief?
Which geological feature dominates the Paris Basin relief?
Falaise de France
What major river flows through the Paris Basin?
What major river flows through the Paris Basin?
Seine
Which river is located in the north of the Paris Basin?
Which river is located in the north of the Paris Basin?
Somme
What landscape feature best describes the basin's shape?
What landscape feature best describes the basin's shape?
A syncline with flatter center