Latin America - Environmental Issues

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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 are the two main reasons why deforestation happens? (Options: timber and mining, food production and mining, timber and food production, mining and urbanization)

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timber and food production

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What word refers to cutting and burning down parts of a forest to make room for crops?

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slash and burn

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Which of the following is an effect of deforestation? Options: Soil erosion and lack of biodiversity, Droughts and aridity, Habitat loss and climate change.

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All of these answers are effects of deforestation.

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What causes the air pollution in Mexico City? Options: 3.6 million vehicles, Poor quality fuel, Pollution is trapped by the Sierra Madre mountains, All of these are causes of the pollution in Mexico City

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All of these are causes of the pollution in Mexico City

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

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trap the pollution in the city since it can't be blown away by winds

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What is pollution that comes out of cars called?

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emmissions

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What mountain range is Mexico City located in?

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Sierra Madre Mts.

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

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factories

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Which of the following descriptors is  NOT one of the solution to Mexico City's pollution problems? ride public transportation, educate people, find alternative types of fuel, make people use the cars every day

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make people use the cars every day