VOICED: Un vino 'celestial'

VOICED: Un vino 'celestial'

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Science, Geography, Other

9th - 10th Grade

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In Chile's central valley, known for its fertile lands and ideal climate for vineyards, British enthusiast Ian Hutchon combines his love for wine and astronomy by placing meteorites in wine barrels. This unique experiment aims to physically connect astronomy with enology, although no scientific studies confirm the claimed changes in wine. Hutchon also established an astronomical center in San Vicente, attracting tourists interested in both wine and stargazing. Despite skepticism, his announcement boosted sales to several countries, where consumers are eager to taste this 'piece of sky.'

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What attracted Ian Hutchon to settle in the central valley of Chile?

The presence of meteorites

The fertile lands and favorable climate

The local cuisine

The historical significance of the area

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unique method did Ian Hutchon use to combine his interests in wine and astronomy?

He created a wine label with star maps

He placed a meteorite in wine barrels

He used a telescope to age the wine

He named a wine after a constellation

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What additional attraction did Ian Hutchon develop in San Vicente de Tahuatagua?

A vineyard tour

An astronomical center

A wine museum

A culinary school

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current scientific consensus on the meteorite's effect on the wine?

It significantly improves the wine's quality

It has no proven effect

It makes the wine taste like space

It changes the wine's color to blue

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which countries were among those that purchased the wine with the meteorite?

Australia and New Zealand

France and Italy

Spain and England

Japan and China