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Rhône - North

Geography & Climate · 6 questions · 400 pts

1 Where is the Northern Rhône wine region located in France?

A On the Atlantic coast near Bordeaux B In the far north near Champagne C Near the German border in Alsace D In a narrow valley along the Rhône River, south of Lyon

2 What type of climate characterises the Northern Rhône?

A Purely tropical B Arctic and extremely cold year-round C Continental with a transition toward Mediterranean D Desert climate with no rainfall

3 In which country is the Northern Rhône located?

A Italy B Spain C France D Portugal

4 What type of terrain are Northern Rhône vineyards typically planted on?

A Steep hillsides along the river B Flat coastal plains C Low-lying marshland D High mountain plateaus above 2000 metres

5 When does harvest typically take place in the Northern Rhône?

A March–April B May–June C September–October D January–February

6 What is the primary rock type found in Northern Rhône hillsides?

A Chalk and limestone, like Champagne B Volcanic basalt C Sandstone D Granite