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Alentejo
Geography & Climate · 6 questions · 400 pts
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Portugal
Alentejo
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1
In which country is the Alentejo wine region located?
A
Portugal
B
Spain
C
Italy
D
Germany
2
Where in Portugal is the Alentejo located?
A
In the south, below Lisbon
B
In the high mountains of the north-east
C
On the northern coast by the Atlantic
D
On an island group far out at sea
3
How would the Alentejo's geographic extent best be described?
A
A small, densely planted wine district
B
A vast region covering a large share of the country
C
A compact upland area set in the mountains
D
A narrow strip running along a river
4
What kind of weather is the Alentejo best known for?
A
Cold and windy with harsh winters
B
Hot and dry with long, baking summers
C
Cool and rainy almost all year round
D
Foggy and humid with mild seasons
5
Which landscape dominates the Alentejo?
A
Bare volcanic coastline with cliffs
B
Steep slopes along a deep river valley
C
High, snow-capped mountain ranges
D
Wide, gently rolling plains
6
At what time of year does the grape harvest take place in the Alentejo?
A
Around midsummer, in the month of June
B
In the middle of the European winter
C
During late summer and autumn
D
Early in spring, in March and April
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