European Region Paris Basin 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 Physical
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Relief Low-lying
Syncline in sedimentary rocks
Rock layers folded in east
Ridges or scarps on landscape<br>
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Soils Fertile
Vary depending on underlying rock
Different soil types- different farming areas (pays)
Limon soils- centre of region, productive agriculture (Ile De France)<br>
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Drainage Three Rivers
Seine
Somme
Loire<br>
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Climate Changes from West to East
West; Maritime
Summers cool
Winters mild
East; Continental
Summers hot
Winters cold
Inbetween; Transitional<br>
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Paris Basin Primary Economic Activities<br>
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Important Factors Fertile soil
Mild Climate
Low-lying relief
Educated farmers
Proximity to wealthy urban market<br>
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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 market<br>
Attractive to Industry Access / Communications
Population
Agricultural Raw Materials
Government Policy<br>
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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 Tunnel<br>
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Population 21 million people ā skilled labour force
Wealthy
Market for luxury goods<br>
These supply the food processing & cosmetic industries<br>
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Government Policy Eight Competitive Clusters
Bring industry, business & research together
Eg; Cosmetic Valley
550 companies
47,000 jobs
ā¬11 billion turnover<br>
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Main manufactured products Cartier jewellery
Yves Saint Laurent perfume Chanel fashion
Citroen cars<br>
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Tertiary Economic Activities Paris Basin<br>
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Tourism 45 million tourists each year
Paris attracts 33 million of those.
Tourism accounts for 25% of jobs in Paris<br>
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Attractions Natural and Man-made attractions
History
Culture
Scenery
Fashion<br>
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Factors encouraging tourism Easily Accessible
Air (3 international airports) road, rail (400 metro stations, TGV)
Range of Accommodation
Luxurious hotels to hostels
Variety of Attractions<br>
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Attractions in Paris City Disneyland Resort
Notre Dame Cathedral
Louvre museum
Eiffel Tower<br>
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Other attractions Fashion capital; Chanel, Dior, Yves Saint Laurent
Boat trips on the river Seine
Dance shows such as the Moulin Rouge<br>
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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)<br>
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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)<br>