Review

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Which country is in RED? Options: Peru, Mexico, Panama, Brazil

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Brazil

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This country shares a border with the United States: Mexico, Cuba, Panama, Bolivia

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Mexico

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Mountain range in Mexico that has 3 major chains and volcanoes.

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Sierra Madre Mountains

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Located in Brazil, it is the largest tropical rain forest in the world! It covers about 1/3 of South America.

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Amazon Rain Forest

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destruction or loss of forests; this is an environmental issue in Brazil

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deforestation

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capital city of Mexico where air pollution is a major environmental concern

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Mexico City

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What is the largest environmental concern for Mexico City? Options: Smog / Air Pollution, Extraction of Natural Resources, Deforestation, Over-production of Oil (spills/ leaks)

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Smog / Air Pollution

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Cattle ranching, road building, and the development of new settlements were the cause of _____ in _______.

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Deforestation in Brazil

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A major “shortcut” that allows ships to travel between the Pacific and Atlantic oceans.

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Panama Canal

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2nd largest river in the world! It contains 20% of all fresh water in the world! It also serves as a natural highway!

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Amazon River