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WSET Level 3 Awards in Wine > The Vine and Enviromental Factors > Flashcards

The Vine and Enviromental Factors Flashcards

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1
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What is the main Eurasian vine species used for winemaking?
a) Vitis labrusca
b) Vitis riparia
c) Vitis vinifera
d) Vitis rupestris
e) Vitis aestivalis

A

Vitis vinifera

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Which of the following is NOT a method used to propagate grape varieties?
a) Cuttings
b) Layering
c) Seeds
d) Grafting
e) Clonal selection

A

Seeds

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3
Q

What is the term for a group of vines that shows a particular set of unique characteristics within a grape variety?
a) Variety
b) Species
c) Cultivar
d) Clone
e) Hybrid

A

Clone

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4
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Which part of the vine is responsible for photosynthesis?
a) Roots
b) Trunk
c) Buds
d) Tendrils
e) Leaves

A

Leaves

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5
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What is the woody part of the vine that is more than one year old called?
a) One-year-old wood
b) Green parts
c) Permanent wood
d) Rootstock
e) Cane

A

Permanent wood

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6
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Which of these is NOT a function of vine roots?
a) Absorb water
b) Absorb nutrients
c) Anchor the vine
d) Photosynthesis
e) Store carbohydrates

A

Photosynthesis

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7
Q

What insect pest devastated European vineyards in the 19th century?
a) Nematodes
b) Grape berry moth
c) Phylloxera
d) Leafhopper
e) Mealybug

A

Phylloxera

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8
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What technique is used to join a rootstock to a Vitis vinifera variety?
a) Budding
b) Grafting
c) Layering
d) Cloning
e) Hybridizing

A

Grafting

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9
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What is the minimum temperature needed for vine growth?
a) 5°C
b) 10°C
c) 15°C
d) 20°C
e) 25°C

A

10°C

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10
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Which of these is NOT a factor affecting heat in a vineyard?
a) Latitude
b) Altitude
c) Ocean currents
d) Soil pH
e) Aspect

A

Soil pH

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11
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What is the term for the temperature difference between the coldest and hottest months?
a) Diurnal range
b) Seasonality
c) Continentality
d) Temperature amplitude
e) Climate variation

A

Continentality

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12
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Which of these is NOT a method used to protect vines from spring frosts?
a) Heaters
b) Wind machines
c) Sprinklers
d) Pesticide application
e) Thoughtful vineyard design

A

Pesticide application

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13
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What process in the vine requires sunlight?
a) Respiration
b) Transpiration
c) Photosynthesis
d) Fermentation
e) Oxidation

A

Photosynthesis

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14
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Which of these is NOT a common irrigation technique?
a) Drip irrigation
b) Sprinklers
c) Flood irrigation
d) Mist irrigation
e) Furrow irrigation

A

Mist irrigation

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15
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What can excessively high temperatures cause in vines?
a) Increased photosynthesis
b) Faster ripening
c) Higher sugar content
d) Cessation of all vine activity
e) Increased water uptake

A

Cessation of all vine activity

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16
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Which of these is NOT a hazard related to water for vines?
a) Drought
b) Waterlogging
c) Hail
d) Heavy rainfall
e) Sunburn

A

Sunburn

17
Q

What term describes the annual pattern of temperature sunlight and rainfall averaged over several years?
a) Weather
b) Seasonality
c) Climate
d) Terroir
e) Microclimate

A

Climate

18
Q

Which of these is NOT a climate classification used in the WSET Level 3 syllabus?
a) Cool climate
b) Moderate climate
c) Warm climate
d) Hot climate
e) Subtropical climate

A

Subtropical climate

19
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What type of climate is characterized by the greatest difference in temperature between the hottest and coldest months?
a) Maritime climate
b) Mediterranean climate
c) Continental climate
d) Tropical climate
e) Polar climate

A

Continental climate

20
Q

Which soil particle size is the largest?
a) Clay
b) Silt
c) Sand
d) Stones
e) Humus

A

Stones

21
Q

What is the organic component of soil called?
a) Loam
b) Clay
c) Humus
d) Silt
e) Peat

A

Humus

22
Q

Which of these is NOT a primary need of a vine?
a) Heat
b) Sunlight
c) Water
d) Carbon monoxide
e) Nutrients

A

Carbon monoxide

23
Q

What is the first visible sign that grapes are starting to ripen?
a) Increase in size
b) Softening of berries
c) Change of color (veraison)
d) Increase in sugar content
e) Decrease in acidity

A

Change of color (veraison)

24
Q

What technique involves bending a cane down and burying a section to create a new vine?
a) Grafting
b) Budding
c) Layering
d) Cutting
e) Cloning

A

Layering

25
Q

Which of these is NOT a part of the green growth on a vine?
a) Shoot
b) Leaf
c) Tendril
d) Trunk
e) Flower

A

Trunk

26
Q

What is the process of managing the leaves of the vine called?
a) Pruning
b) Trellising
c) Canopy management
d) Leaf thinning
e) Shoot positioning

A

Canopy management

27
Q

Which of these factors does NOT affect the amount of sunlight a vineyard receives?
a) Latitude
b) Cloud cover
c) Aspect
d) Soil type
e) Slope steepness

A

Soil type

28
Q

What can cause bitter flavors to develop in grape skins?
a) Frost damage
b) Excessive rainfall
c) Drought stress
d) Sunburn
e) Fungal infection

A

Sunburn

29
Q

Which of these is NOT a major component of soil?
a) Sand
b) Clay
c) Stones
d) Granite
e) Humus

A

Granite

30
Q

What is the ideal water situation for a vine after veraison?
a) Abundant water
b) Severe drought
c) Mild water stress
d) Waterlogging
e) Frequent irrigation

A

Mild water stress

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