Latin America Environment, Climate & Location

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What word refers to when forests are cut down and the area is permanently cleared for another use?

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deforestation

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What problem do the Sierra Madre Mts. cause Mexico City?

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trap the pollution in the city

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What is pollution that comes out of cars called?

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emmissions

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In addition to cars, _____________ add pollutants to Mexico City's air.

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factories

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What is smog?

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smoke + fog

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Deforestation is the removal of forests.

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True

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Mexico’s most profitable resource: fish, oil, sugarcane, silver

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oil

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The world gets about 20% of what important resource from the Amazon Rainforest?

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oxygen

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Which region of Mexico has the highest population (most people) because of the temperate climate? Options: Northern Mexico, Central Mexico, Southern Mexico, Caribbean Coast

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Central Mexico

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What has been a major export for Cuba for the past 200 years? Options: avocadoes, tomatoes, sugar cane, pineapple

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sugar cane