Burgundy's Relationship to Grapes and Wine

Introduction:

Burgundy is a historical region in eastern France. It is mostly rural, so there are not many people and the land is mostly composed of farms. The capital of Burgundy is Dijon, and the region is famous for its red and white wines. The environment is what allows this region to produce its very expensive wine. The sales of wine allow people to grow grapes and live in the region.

What makes this environment special or different?:

The climate of this region is oceanic, so it has cold winters and hot summers. Additionally, there are several inches of rain each year and it is normally sunny. These conditions allow for grapes to grow well. Grapes are what wine is made from.

What parts of this environment help people to live here?:

The content in the soil and the weather affect how well the grapes grow on the farms. In turn, how the grapes grow, affect the wine that is made from them. People can live in this region when the weather is good for growing grape. The people need the fruit to grow well so they can make wine.  

What challenges do people face living in this environment?:

The people living in this environment are completely dependent on the weather for their livelihood. If there is bad weather, it can affect their crops. Then, they cannot make and sell their wine.

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