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Rhône - South

Geography & Climate · 6 questions · 400 pts

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1 What type of climate dominates the Southern Rhône Valley?

A Continental B Oceanic C Subarctic D Mediterranean

2 What is the name of the strong northerly wind that blows through the Rhône Valley?

A Sirocco B Tramontane C Mistral D Bora

3 How does the landscape of the Southern Rhône differ from the Northern Rhône?

A It has steeper slopes B It is much flatter with broad plains C It is higher in altitude D It is densely forested

4 Which famous appellation in the Southern Rhône is known for its large rounded stones called galets roulés?

A Châteauneuf-du-Pape B Gigondas C Vacqueyras D Lirac

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

A February to April B May to June C September to October D November to December

6 What is garrigue in the Southern Rhône?

A Wild scrubland filled with herbs like lavender and thyme B Limestone cliffs along the western bank of the river C Dense pine forests on the hillsides above the vineyards D A cold northerly wind that sweeps down through the valley