Climate Flashcards
1
Q
How would you describe the overall climate of the Alsace growing season?
A
Alsace has semi-continental climate and a LONG, warm, dry growing season.
2
Q
Why is Alsace one of the driest regions in France?
A
The height and position of the Vosges Mts create a rain shadow effect to protect Alsace from the moist weather conditions from the Atlantic to the west.
3
Q
What is the average annual rainfall in Alsace?
A
The average annual rainfall in Alsace is 500ml
4
Q
What is a Foehn Wind?
A
A Foehn Wind is the the name given to the (cool?) dry, down rushing wind created by the rain shadow effect of the Vosges mountains.
