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grape growing Flashcards

1
Q

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a cooler than normal vintage?

a. acid levels in the grapes will be too high
b. sugar levels in the grapes will be too low
c. tannin levels in the grapes will be too high
d. grapes may not develop their signature aromas

A

tannin levels in the grapes will be too high

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True or False? Hand-harvesting and machine-harvesting generally can be used for high-quality wine production.

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true

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3
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True or False? Vineyards that are further from the equator receive less heat and sunlight than vineyards located near the equator.

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true

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4
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How is a moderate climate defined?

a. average growing temp of 62-65 F (16.5-18.5 C)
b. average growing temp of 65 F (18.5 C) or higher
c. average growing temp of 65-70 F (18.5-21 C)
d. average growing temp of 62 F (16.5 C) or below

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average growing temp of 62-65 F (16.5-18.5 C)

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5
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What is the main way that soil can affect temperature in a vineyard?

a. stone in soil can absorb and maintain heat
b. soil nutrients can retain heat
c. siol can store water as insulation
d. soil does not have an effect on temperature

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stone in soil can absorb and maintain heat

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True or False? Sea breezes always bring cooling influences, helping to moderate the climate of a warm region.

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false

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7
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When are vines typically pruned?

a. spring
b. summer
c. fall
d. winter

A

winter

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8
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Which of the following statements is TRUE in regards to the influence of rivers on climate?

a. rivers take a shorter amount of time to warm and cool than land
b. rivers reflect sunlight, which helps grapes ripen in the fartherst north regions
c. in spring, rivers are warmer* than the surrounding land, which helps extend the growing season
d. rivers pose a frost hazard to the vineyards

A

rivers reflect sunlight, which helps grapes ripen in the fartherst north regions

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9
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What is the effect on grape quality if yields are very high?

a. diluted flavors and lower levels of sugar
b. concentrated flavors and higher levels of acidity
c. diluted flavors and lower levels of acidity
d. concentrated flavors and higher levels of sugar

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diluted flavors and lower levels of sugar

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10
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What part of the grape contains the highest levels of flavors?

a. stems
b. seeds
c. skin and area immediately below skin
d. pulp

A

skin and area immediately below skin

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11
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How does excessive rain negatively impact grape growing? Select all that apply.

a. excessive moisture can cause grapes to swell, diluting flavors
b. high moisture levels promote fungal disease
c. heavy rainfall prevents acid accumulation
d. excessive water levels cause vines to go dormant

A

a. excessive moisture can cause grapes to swell, diluting flavors
b. high moisture levels promote fungal disease

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12
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How long can a vine plant live?

a. 10-15 years
b. 15-30 years
c. 30-50 years
d. 60 or more years

A

60 or more years

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13
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What is the typical growing season for vines in the Southern Hemisphere?

a. April - Oct
b. Oct - April
c. May-Nov
d. Nov-May

A

Oct - April

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14
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Which of the following is NOT a factor that can affect the climate of a region or vineyard?

a. proximity to wildlife populations
b. proximity to bodies of water
c. cloud cover
d. levels of precipitation

A

proximity to wildlife populations

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15
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A grape grower harvests grapes that have higher levels of sugar, lower levels of acid and ripe fruit flavors. When did they likely harvest the grapes?

a. early in the ripening process
b. later in the ripening process
c. during extra-ripening stage
d. when grapes have froqen on the vine

A

later in the ripening process

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16
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What is the order of the stages of grape formation & ripening?

a. fruit set, flower, veraison, ripening
b. flowering, fruit set, verasion, ripening
c. verasion, friut set, flower, ripening
d. flowering, fruit set, ripening, verasion

A

flowering, fruit set, verasion, ripening

17
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Which of the following statements about flowering is TRUE?

a. vines produce clusters of flowers in early summer
b. vines rely on bees to pollinate their flowers
c. each individual flower needs to be pollinated to become a grape
d. each individual flower becomes a grape bunch

A

each individual flower needs to be pollinated to become a grape

18
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Which of the following is NOT an element that comprises a region’s climate?

a. heat availability
b. sunlight availability
c. nutrient availability
d. water availability

A

nutrient availability

19
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What are the five things a vine needs to grow and thrive? Select 5 answers.

a. sunlight
b. carbon dioxide
c. oxygen
d. warmth
e. nutrients
f. water

A 
sunlight
carbon dioxide
warmth
nutrients
water
20
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Which of the following statements about ripening is FALSE?

a. grapes swell with water and become soft
b. herbaceous flavors decrease and signature flavors increase
c. acidity levels increase and sugar levels decrease
d. tannins develop in the skins

A

acidity levels increase and sugar levels decrease (opposite)

21
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What is the term for sprays that are used to control weeds in a vineyard?

a. fungicide
b. herbicide
c. pesticide
d. insecticide

A

herbicide

22
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What is photosynthesis?
a. the process of converting sugar to alcohol for engery
b, the process of converting sulight into acid for energy
c. the process of converting sunlight into sugar to be used as energy
d. the process of converting sunlight to carbon dioxide for energy

A

the process of converting sunlight into sugar to be used as energy

23
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Which part of the grape contains tannins? Select all that apply.

a. stems
b. seeds
c. skins
d. pulp

A

stems
seeds
skins

24
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What conditions are needed for noble rot to develop? Select all that apply.

a. damp, misty afternoons in the vineyard
b. grapes must be ripe
c. warm, dry afternoons
d. damp, misty morning in the vineyard
e. grapes must be underripe

A

b. grapes must be ripe
c. warm, dry afternoons
d. damp, misty morning in the vineyard

25
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What is véraison?

a. the point at which the flowers have pollinated and begun to swell
b. the point at which the grapes start to change color
c. the rapid accumulation of sugars in the grape berries
d. the point at which the acid level in the grape berry begins to decrease

A

the point at which the grapes start to change color

26
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What are the three methods of concentrating grape sugars in the vineyard?

a. noble rot, lowering yields, harvest extra ripe grapes
b. freezing grapes immediately after harvest, harvest extra ripe grapes, noble rot
c. early harvest, freezing grapes on the vine, botrytis
d. harvest extra ripe grapes, freezing grapes on the vine, botrytis

A

harvest extra ripe grapes, freezing grapes on the vine, botrytis

27
Q

Which wine region relies on cloud cover to moderate the climate?

a. california
b. chile
c. bordeaux
d. australia

A

chile

book says cali and chile

28
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Which of the following statements about extra ripening is TRUE? Select all that apply.

a. grapes develop exaggerated ripe aromas during the early stages of exta ripeness
b. during the later stages of extra ripeness grapes begin the turn into raisins
c. raisinated grapes are low* in acidity and high in sugar
d. grapes that go through extra ripening are commonly used to make sweet wines

A

a. grapes develop exaggerated ripe aromas during the early stages of exta ripeness
b. during the later stages of extra ripeness grapes begin the turn into raisins
d. grapes that go through extra ripening are commonly used to make sweet wines

29
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a newly formed grape during fruit set?

a. soft
b. unpleasant to taste
c. dark green
d. small

A

soft

30
Q

What is the most important factor that influences a wine region’s climate?

a. altitude
b. soil
c. weather
d. latitude

A

latitude

31
Q

Which part of the grape is mainly made up of water & sugar?

a. stems
b. seeds
c. skins
d. pulp

A

pulp

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