Learning Outcome Identify key points on Paris Basin Sketch Map Physical features Urban area Climate Soils Relief Primary Secondary Tertiary Review Exam Questions on Paris Basin Paris Basin ID: 672822
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European Region
Paris BasinSlide2
Learning Outcome
Identify key points on Paris Basin
Sketch Map (Physical features,
Urban area)
Climate / Soils/ Relief
Primary
Secondary
Tertiary
Review Exam Questions on Paris BasinSlide3
Paris Basin
Physical CharacteristicsSlide4Slide5
Relief
Low-lying
Syncline in sedimentary rocks
Rock layers folded in east
Ridges or scarps on landscapeSlide6
Soils
Fertile
Vary depending on underlying rock
Different soil types- different farming areas (pays)
Limon soils- centre of region, productive agriculture (Ile De France)Slide7
Drainage
Three Rivers
Seine
Somme
LoireSlide8
Climate
Changes from West to East
West; Maritime
Summers cool
Winters mild
East; Continental
Summers hot
Winters cold
Inbetween
; TransitionalSlide9
Paris Basin
Primary Economic ActivitiesSlide10
Important Factors
Fertile soil
Mild Climate
Low-lying relief
Educated farmers
Proximity to wealthy urban marketSlide11
Agriculture
Fertile
limon
soil
Mild climate, spring rainfall, long hours of sun
Cereal crops- wheat, barley & maize
Alluvial soils close to Seine
Intensive commercial farming
Mechanised farms
Easy access to wealthy marketSlide12
Agricultural Produce
Wheat
Barley
Sugar beet
Dairy farming (cheese & butter)
ViticultureSlide13
Paris Basin
Secondary Economic ActivitiesSlide14
Attractive to Industry
Access / Communications
Population
Agricultural Raw Materials
Government PolicySlide15
Access / Communications
River Seine
Ports (Le
Harve
)
Road & Rail networks focus on Paris
TGV rail
Metro
Two international airports
Direct link to London via Channel TunnelSlide16
Population
21 million people – skilled labour force
Wealthy
Market for luxury goodsSlide17
Agricultural Raw Materials
Cereals
Vines (Wine)
Cattle (Cheese, Beef, Milk)
Aromatic plants (Lavender)
These supply the food processing & cosmetic industriesSlide18
Government Policy
Eight Competitive Clusters
Bring industry, business & research together
Eg
;
Cosmetic Valley
550 companies
47,000 jobs
€11 billion turnoverSlide19
Main manufactured products
Cartier jewellery
Yves Saint Laurent perfume
Chanel fashion
Citroen carsSlide20
Tertiary Economic Activities
Paris BasinSlide21
Tourism
45 million tourists each year
Paris attracts 33 million of those.
Tourism accounts for 25% of jobs in ParisSlide22
Attractions
Natural and Man-made attractions
History
Culture
Scenery
FashionSlide23
Factors encouraging tourism
Easily Accessible
Air (3 international airports) road, rail (400 metro stations, TGV)
Range of Accommodation
Luxurious hotels to hostels
Variety of AttractionsSlide24
Attractions in Paris City
Disneyland Resort
Notre Dame Cathedral
Louvre museum
Eiffel TowerSlide25
Other attractions
Fashion capital; Chanel, Dior, Yves Saint Laurent
Boat trips on the river Seine
Dance shows such as the Moulin RougeSlide26
Attractions in the Paris Basin Region
Medieval walled city Caen
Beaches of Normandy (WW2 battle sites)
Reims Cathedral
Vineyards & Wine-tasting
City of Versailles (history, art, architecture)Slide27
Exam Questions
Examine the factors that influence the development of
primary / secondary / tertiary
economic activities in a European region that you have studied. (30m)
With reference to any one European region which you have studied, explain in detail two reasons why tourists might visit the region. (30m)