Wine is an aspect of material culture and grapes can be grown in many regions. However, one cultural factor that limits wine production is
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the topography of the land.
the topography of the land.
the general decline of land used for grapes since the fall of the Roman Empire.
the general decline of land used for grapes since the fall of the Roman Empire.
the difficulties of growing wine in poorly-drained soil.
the difficulties of growing wine in poorly-drained soil.
the limitations of climate.
the limitations of climate.
the preference of non-Christian regions to avoid alcohol consumption.
the preference of non-Christian regions to avoid alcohol consumption.
The cultural factor that limits wine production is the limitations of climate.
The correct answer is: the limitations of climate.
To understand why the limitations of climate are a cultural factor that limits wine production, we need to consider how climate affects the growth of grapes. Grapes are typically grown in specific temperature ranges, with warm climates being more suited for wine production. Different grape varieties have different temperature requirements for optimal growth and ripening. For example, varieties used for red wines generally need warmer temperatures than those used for white wines.
Certain factors, such as temperature, sunlight, precipitation, and humidity, influence grape quality and the ability of vines to ripen properly. Grapes need a specific number of heat units, called "growing degree days," to mature fully. If a region has a cool climate, the grape growth may be delayed, resulting in lower sugar levels and less desirable flavor profiles.
Therefore, regions with climates that are not suitable for grape growth typically have limited wine production. This cultural factor plays a significant role in determining which regions are known for their wine production and which are not.
Protests in countries such as France and Belgium over the right of women to wear a burqa show
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the tension that can exist between folk and popular culture.
the tension that can exist between folk and popular culture.
an exception to the norms in how folk and popular cultures are integrated.
an exception to the norms in how folk and popular cultures are integrated.
the rapid spread of folk clothing into popular culture.
the rapid spread of folk clothing into popular culture.
the importance of governments regulating what people can wear.
the importance of governments regulating what people can wear.
that folk and popular clothing are increasingly blending and becoming more similar.
the tension that can exist between folk and popular culture.
What are some reasons that certain foods, such as the lentil grown in Le Puy-en-Velay, France, are slow to diffuse into the dominant culture? Select the two correct responses.
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Certain foods, like the lentil, do not taste good to much of the population.
Certain foods, like the lentil, do not taste good to much of the population.
Special foods, like those connected to a specific region, are protected by governments.
Special foods, like those connected to a specific region, are protected by governments.
It is cost prohibitive to ship specialty food to international destinations.
It is cost prohibitive to ship specialty food to international destinations.
The dominant culture lacks the desire or curiosity to integrate foreign foods into mainstream food culture.
The dominant culture lacks the desire or curiosity to integrate foreign foods into mainstream food culture.
Spread of some foods is slowed or halted by unique geographic needs like soil or climate.
Special foods, like those connected to a specific region, are protected by governments.
Spread of some foods is slowed or halted by unique geographic needs like soil or climate.
Why has the Indian government tried to regulate the practice of dowries since the 1960s?
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The government feels too much wealth leaves the country.
The government feels too much wealth leaves the country.
Dowries can cause internal conflicts within the groom’s family and cause families to leave the country.
Dowries can cause internal conflicts within the groom’s family and cause families to leave the country.
As gift sizes continue to shrink, the government feels the practice is no longer relevant.
As gift sizes continue to shrink, the government feels the practice is no longer relevant.
Dowries have a negative impact on women and can result in torture or death.
Dowries have a negative impact on women and can result in torture or death.
The government feels pressure from other countries to stop the spread of this practice.