Level 3Natural Factors and Human Influences in the VineyardService | WSET Level 3 Multiple-Choice Questions November 10, 2024 /Corresponding Chapters: “The Vine”, “Growing Environment”, “Vineyard Management” Here is a practice quiz about Natural Factors and Human Influences in the Vineyard (WSET L3).Please answer 10 randomly selected questions. (A total of 148 questions are included.) 1. What is a common problem associated with cool climates? ("Growing Environment" Average Score: ) Loss of acidity in fruit Smaller fruit size Early harvest Insufficient ripening of grapes None 2. What does "transpiration" refer to in grapevines? ("Growing Environment" Average Score: ) The adhesion of moisture from the air to the leaves The evaporation of water absorbed by the roots from the leaves The loss of soil moisture to the atmosphere The absorption of water by the fruit None 3. What is the impact on grape quality if the yield is too high? ("Vineyard Management" Average Score: ) There is a possibility that the flavor may be diluted. The harvest is delayed. The acidity increases. The fruit becomes smaller. None 4. What effect does a year with many clouds have on grapes? ("Growing Environment" Average Score: ) Photosynthesis decreases Fruit size decreases Acidity decreases Sugar content increases None 5. Which grape disease is transmitted by the glassy-winged sharpshooter? ("Vineyard Management" Average Score: ) Pierce's disease Botrytis Phylloxera Grapevine leafroll disease None 6. What is the primary factor determining the timing of the harvest? ("Vineyard Management" Average Score: ) Grape ripeness Availability of labor Availability of machinery Weather None 7. What is the primary role of a grapevine's leaves? ("The Vine" Average Score: ) Providing oxygen Photosynthesis Supporting the fruit Absorbing nutrients None 8. What characteristic is observed in continental climates compared to maritime climates? ("Growing Environment" Average Score: ) Little temperature variation Large diurnal temperature variation High precipitation Mild winters None 9. What is the main reason for using rootstocks? ("The Vine" Average Score: ) To improve fruit quality To protect the vine from phylloxera To enhance nutrient uptake from the roots To increase sunlight exposure None 10. What part of the grapevine is affected by spring frost? ("Growing Environment" Average Score: ) Roots Fruit New shoots and buds Leaves None Time's upBack to Home of WSET Level 3
