Vocabulary Terms
Map Skills
Environmental Issues
Env. Issues Pt. 2
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To cut down and clear away forests
Deforestation
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This country is located at 1
Mexico
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Where is deforestation found in Latin America?
Brazil
100
Air pollution can be found where in Latin America
Mexico City
100
28% of Cuba has arable land, most people work in this industry
Farming
200
Located in South America, it is the longest mountain range in the world
Andes Mountains
200
This country is located in the Caribbean Sea and is south of Flordia
Cuba
200
What are major cause(s) of deforestation?
Cattle Ranching
Mining for minerals
Logging for timber
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Major causes to air pollution in Mexico City include
Geography- surrounded by Sierra Madres creating bowl effect and trapping the contaminated air
High Population in Mexico City (car and factory emissions)
200
Most populated part of Mexico, has arable land and major industries
Central Mexico
300
Located in South America, it is the 2nd longest river in the world
Amazon River
300
This country is located at 3 on the map
Brazil
300
What is one major effect for deforestation in the Amazon?
Animals and plants lose their habitats and go extinct
300
Major effect(s) of air pollution
Lung disease, respiratory issues, asthma
300
Cuba is a small island with few natural resources, Cuba must...
import most of its products
400
Land that is suitable for farming
Arable
400
This country (shaded in red) borders the south of Panama
Colombia
400
Reason for why destruction of Amazon Rainforest is significant?
Provides 1/5 of world's clean oxygen
400
Most effective way to reduce air pollution in Mexico City
Limit driving into Mexico City
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Fruit
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Narrow strip of land that has water on both sides and joins two major land masses
Isthmus
500
The Sierra Madres are a physical feature located in which country?
Mexico
500
Effective way to reduce deforestation in Amazon Rainforest?
Strict logging and mining practices, enforcing environmental protection laws
500
Factor that puts Mexico City at risk of acid rain?
High levels of air pollution
500
Part of Brazil with highest population density
Southeastern coastline, near Atlantic Ocean