Study Guide - New Zealand - Beginner

Question 1

How does the climate vary from the North Island to the South Island in New Zealand?

Answer 1

1. The North Island is warmer and experiences more rainfall. (Your Answer)(Correct)
2. The South Island is warmer and experiences more rainfall.
3. The South Island is cooler but experiences more rainfall.
4. The North Island is cooler but experiences more rainfall.

Question 2

Poverty Bay is a significant geographical feature in which of the following regions?

Answer 2

1. Central Otago
2. Gisborne***
3. Marlborough
4. Wairarapa
5. Auckland (Your Answer)(Incorrect)

Question 3

Kim Crawford and Cloudy Bay are prominent producers in which of the following regions?

Answer 3

1. Hawke’s Bay
2. Marlborough (Your Answer)(Correct)
3. Martinborough
4. Central Otago

Question 4

The most planted grape variety in New Zealand in 1960 was Sauvignon Blanc.

Answer 4

1. True
2. False (Your Answer)(Correct)

Question 5

Marlborough produces over ______ of New Zealand’s total wine grape production.

Answer 5

1. 25%
2. 50%***
3. 80% (Your Answer)(Incorrect)
4. 90%

Question 6

Which region on the North Island has the most hectares of vines planted?

Answer 6

1. Gisborne (Your Answer)(Incorrect)
2. Marlborough
3. Hawke’s Bay***
4. Wairarapa
5. Auckland

Question 7

New Zealand’s first vine plantings were in the early __________.

Answer 7

1. 17th century
2. 18th century (Your Answer)(Incorrect)
3. 19th century ***
4. 20th century

Question 8

Mechanical harvesting is the most common method of harvesting in New Zealand. TF

Answer 8

1. True (Your Answer)(Correct)
2. False

Question 9

The Hawke’s Bay region is located on the North Island of New Zealand.

Answer 9

1. True (Your Answer)(Correct)
2. False