Terroir/Climate Flashcards
1
Q
What are climates of Chile?
A
In the North, the climate is dry desert in the Atacama.
Mediterranean climate with mountainous influences.
Maritime in the south.
2
Q
What are the major soil in Atacama?
A
Clay, silt, chalk soils
3
Q
What are the major soil in Coquimbo?
A
clay, silt, chalk soils
4
Q
What are the major soil in Aconcagua?
A
Sandy soils with loam
5
Q
What are the major soil in Valle Central?
A
Clay-based;
Fertile with high salinity in areas
6
Q
What are the major soil in Sur?
A
Sand, gravel, and alluvial
7
Q
Humboldt Current affects viticulture how?
A
Brings frigid air currents from Patagonia and a cool morning fog every morning
8
Q
Why was flood irrigation a common technique before drip irrigation was introduced?
A
The consistent snowmelt off the Andes provides large amounts of water
