Primary Activities in the Paris Basin Flashcards
1
Q
Physical factors leading to development of commercial intensive agriculture (2)
A
- Soil
- Climate
2
Q
Describe soils in the region (4)
A
- Varied
- Fertile
- Different parts of the region have different soil types
- Gives a wide variety of products
3
Q
Soil in the central area if the region (2)
A
- Limon soils
- Deposited after Ice Age
4
Q
Limon soil (2)
A
- Stoneless
- Extremely fertile
5
Q
Use of limon soil and difficulty of use (2)
A
- Easily worked
- Intensive production of cereals e.g. wheat & maize
6
Q
Soil in Brie
A
- Clay soils
7
Q
Agriculture in Brie (2)
A
- Pasture
- Dairy products e.g Brie cheese
8
Q
Climate in the region and type of farming (4)
A
- Continental
- Warm and sunny summers
- Ideal for cereal farming
- Ideal for viticulture
9
Q
Human factors leading to development of commercial intensive agriculture (2)
A
- Population
- Transport
10
Q
Population in the region and type of market (2)
A
- 22 million
- Wealthy market
11
Q
Type of population and demands
A
- Highly urbanised
- Milk, bread and vegetables
12
Q
Transport and how its used for agriculture
A
- Well developed
- Motorways & rail system
- Farmers can transport their produce to market
