France Soils Flashcards
1
Q
What are Oolites?
A
Carbonate pellets made from fish eggs. Formed underwater dunes in the Jurassic era which then became limestone.
2
Q
Schiste
A
Schist
3
Q
Granit
A
Granite
4
Q
What is Dalle Nacrée?
A
Pearly flagstone from the inside of oyster shells found in Burgundy. (Pommard)
5
Q
Calcaire
A
Limestone
6
Q
What is éboulis?
A
“Rubble” or “scree”. Found at bottom of the slopes aka Terres du Pied de la Côte.
7
Q
What is Terres du Pied de la Côte.
A
Rubble or scree found at bottom of the slopes in Burgundy aka éboulis.
8
Q
Craie
A
Chalk
9
Q
What regions of France lie on Jurassic soils?
A
Côte d’Or, Chablis, Sancerre, Cahors, Alsace, the Aube and the northern half of Cognac.
10
Q
Ardoise
A
Slate
11
Q
Argile
A
Clay
12
Q
Silex
A
Flint
