Valley climate Study guides, Study notes & Summaries

[Note to teachers and students: This lesson was designed as a follow-up to the Weathering and River Erosion lessons. We recommend doing those activities before trying this one.] Vocabulary: climate, erosion, precipitation, sandstone, shale, vegetation, valley, weathering Prior Knowledge Questions (Do these BEFORE using the Gizmo.) 1. Erosion is the removal and movement of soil, rocks, and other materials from one place to another on Earth’s surface. What are some forces that might caus...

The three Intermediate Periods in the history of ancient Egypt mark the collapse of Egyptian governments (the Old, Middle, and then New Kingdom) caused by natural cycles of drought. true or false Answer - true The Intermediate Periods did follow and mark the collapse of the Kingdoms. They were caused by the instability and famine from natural drought cycles. What are the Milankovitch cycles? Answer - The cycle of changes in Earth's wobble, tilt, and orbit The Milankovitch cycles are...

What are the classifications of Burgundy wines? - Classification based on the land, not the brand (monovarietal). Grand Cru, Premier Cru, Commune/Village, AOC Bourgogne, Coteaux Bourguignons What are the classifications of Beaujolais wines? - Grand Cru, Premier Cru, Commune/Village What does "Domaine" mean in regards to Burgundy and Beaujolais wines? - Estate/grower What does "Negotiante" mean in regards to Burgundy and Beaujolais wines? - Purchases from multiple growers and bottle ...

VEN 003 Final Exam Questions and Answers Graded A 1. Within the US, which state produces the most wine? a. California b. Missouri e. New York State d. Oregon e. Washington State a. California 2. The famous winemaking region of Mendoza is located in which country? a. Argentina b. Australia c. Chile d. Mexico e. South Africa a. Argentina 3. Which South American country has a climate and topography very similar to those of California (i.e., cool wet winters and warm, dry summers; a coa...

Geology Final Exam Questions And Answers Which of the following is accurate about Louis Agassiz? A. He offered ideas that explain the timing of ice-age events but not the severity of temperature change associated with ice ages. B. He stated that there are changes in the amount and distribution of insolation received on the Earth. C. He stated that there are cyclical changes in the Earth's orbit and axial tilt. D. He stated that the presence of erratics in Europe was due to large continen...

List 2 properties of poor soil structure and how they affect grapevines: correct answers - doesn't drain & therefore gets waterlogged (poor aeration) OR drains too quickly (poor water-holding capacity) - both impedes root growth List 3 properties of sub-optimal soil nutrient content: correct answers - lacking specific/all nutrients - excess or stress in specific/all nutrients - poor nutrient-holding capacity (N,P,K,Mg,Ca etc) When does sub-optimal pH occur? correct answers When nutrie...

WSET 2 Latest Update 100% Pass Hot climate More alcohol, fuller body, more tannin, less acidity Grenache Cool climate Less alcohol, lighter body, less tannin, more acidity Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir EU Geographical Indications (GI) Protected designation of Origin (PDO) Protected Geographical Indication Spanish aging criteria Joven, Crianza, Reserva, and Gran Reserva France PGI Vin de Pays (VDP) Italy PGI Indicazione Geografica Tipica (IGT) Spain PGI Vino de la Tierra Germany PGI Landwein...

WSET Level 2 Award: Mock Exam with 100% Correct Answers 2023. Which one of the following does not affect temperature in the vineyard? 1. Climate 2. Weather 3. Gape Variety 4. Soil - Correct Answer-Which one of the following does not affect temperature in the vineyard? *3. Gape Variety* Which one of the following statements is true? 1. Top quality wine can only be made from hand harvested grapes. 2. Top quality wines can only be made from machine harvested grapes. 3. Top quality wine c...

This note pack is a complete summary with diagrams. It summarises all the content for Topic 2 : Climate and Weather Introduction. Chapter 4 : Valley Climates in the Focus Geography Grade 12 Learner's Book.

WSET Level 2 Wines Sessions 4 – 6 with complete solutions | Rated a+ What climates are suitable for Chardonnay production? - Cool, moderate and warm What are the typical flavours of Chardonnay in cool, moderate and warm climates? - Cool - apple, pear, lemon, lime, stones Moderate - lemon, peach, melon Warm - peach, pineapple, banana What are the three processes that can add secondary flavours to Chardonnay? - Oak aging, malolactic conversion, lees contact What is the cool climate regi...