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Paris Basin
Learning Outcome
Identify key points on Paris Basin
Sketch Map (Physical features, Urban area) Climate / Soils/ Relief Primary Secondary Tertiary
Physical Characteristics
Low-lying Syncline
Fertile Vary
depending on underlying rock Different soil types- different farming areas (pays) Limon soils- centre of region, productive agriculture (Ile De France)
Three
Rivers
Changes
West; Maritime Summers cool Winters mild East; Continental Summers hot Winters cold Inbetween; Transitional
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Primary Economic Activities
Important Factors
` Fertile soil ` Mild Climate ` Low-lying relief ` Educated farmers ` Proximity to wealthy urban market
Agriculture
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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
Agricultural Produce
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Wheat Barley Sugar beet Dairy farming (cheese & butter) Viticulture
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Attractive to Industry
Access / Communications
y River Seine y Ports (Le Harve) y Road & Rail networks focus on Paris y TGV rail y Metro y Two international airports y Direct link to London via Channel Tunnel
Population
y 21 million people skilled labour force y Wealthy y Market for luxury goods
Government Policy
y Eight Competitive Clusters y Bring industry, business & research together y Eg; Cosmetic Valley y 550 companies y 47,000 jobs y 11 billion turnover
perfume
y Citroen cars
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Tourism
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45 million tourists each year Paris attracts 33 million of those. Tourism accounts for 25% of jobs in Paris
Attractions
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Easily Accessible
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Range of Accommodation
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Variety of Attractions
Other attractions
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Fashion capital; Chanel, Dior,Yves Saint Laurent Boat trips on the river Seine Dance shows such as the Moulin Rouge
Medieval walled city Caen Beaches of Normandy (WW2 battle sites) Reims Cathedral
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Exam Questions
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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)