Countries
In which country is located the Atacama Dessert?
Chile
Name of the largest river in Latin America
Amazon river
How is Mexico affected by being surrounded by mountains?
The mountains hold in the air pollution
What are the threats to the Amazon Rainforest?
Mining,farming,hydroelectric dams and deforestation
What country has access to the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean?
Colombia
Which ocean is bordered to the East of Latin America?
Atlantic Ocean
How many different business and industries are there in Mexico City?
50.000
What is biodiversity?
large variety of plants and animal species
Only country speaking Portuguese in Latin America
Brazil
Name of the mountain range in Central America
Sierra Madre mountains
What is air pollution?
The presence of harmful substances in the air
What is deforestation?
the process of clearing a forest for human reasons
Name 2 countries without access to the sea (landlock) in Latin America
Bolivia and Paraguay
Manmade physical feature that connects Atlantic and Pacific Ocean
Panama Canal
What are emissions?
The production & discharge of something (factories and vehicles)
What is the vital function of the rainforest?
Create breathable air
Which Caribbean island country is located south of Florida
Cuba
Which is the largest Rainforest of the world?
Amazon Rainforest
What are the changes the Mexican government has implemented to lower the pollution?
public buses, bike sharing programs, only being able to drive your car 6 days a week
What is the BIGGEST reason for deforestation of the Amazon?
The desire for farm land and cattle land