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Finger Lakes

Geography & Climate · 6 questions · 400 pts

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1 In which country is the Finger Lakes wine region located?

A USA B Canada C Chile D Argentina

2 In which US state is the Finger Lakes wine region located?

A Oregon B New York C Washington D California

3 What gave the Finger Lakes wine region its name?

A A group of long, narrow lakes B A network of deep river canyons C A chain of steep mountains D A row of old harbour towns

4 How is the climate of the Finger Lakes wine region best described?

A Cool with cold, snowy winters B Tropical and humid C Mild with no clear seasons D Hot and dry all year round

5 Why are the lakes themselves so important to viticulture in the Finger Lakes?

A They supply irrigation water to vineyards B They shield the vineyards from strong winds C They serve as transport routes for wine D They moderate the climate and enable growing

6 Since the Finger Lakes lies in the Northern Hemisphere, when does its grape harvest take place?

A In summer B In spring C In autumn D In winter