Climate and Geography

Question 1

Worldwide, the latitudes above ___°N are mostly too cold for grapes to ripen properly, while areas of Northern Hemisphere below ___°N do not generally produce quality wine grapes because it’s too warm year-round.

Answer 1

Worldwide, the latitudes above 50°N are mostly too cold for grapes to ripen properly, while areas of Northern Hemisphere below 30°N do not generally produce quality wine grapes because it’s too warm year-round.

Question 2

The main part of the U.S. lies between the latitudes of ___°N and ___°N

Answer 2

The main part of the U.S. lies between the latitudes of 30°N and 49°N

Question 3

Costal Ranges act as ____ to airflow.

Answer 3

Costal Ranges act as barriers to airflow.

Question 4

Higher elevations behave like ___ latitudes.

Answer 4

Higher elevations behave like higher latitudes.

Question 5

Mountains create ____ areas

Answer 5

Mountains create wet and dry areas

Question 6

The Gulf of Mexico air makes the ___ both humid and rainy in the summertime as well create harsher growing conditions for grape vines.

Answer 6

The Gulf of Mexico air makes the Eastern states both humid and rainy in the summertime as well create harsher growing conditions for grape vines.

Question 7

The Rocky Mountains force warm, wet air up from the ___ towards the east coast.

Answer 7

5. The Rocky Mountains force warm, wet air up from the Gulf of Mexico towards the east coast.