L.A. Location, Climate, Natural Resources & Env Issues

The large amount of arable land is MOST helpful to which industry in Cuba?

• Fishing

• Tourism

• Farming

• Manufacturing

A leading cause of deforestation in the Amazon rain forest is __________.

• Mining

• Air Pollution

• Cattle Ranching

• Tribal Conflicts

How does geography play a role in Mexico City’s air pollution problem?

• It is landlocked, preventing ocean winds from carrying away the pollution.

• It has a cold climate year-round which prevents pollution from escaping.

• It lies in a bowl-shaped valley surrounded by mountains that trap air pollutants.

• It has few paved roads, making cars use more gasoline during trips which increases the air pollution.

Which of these is the MOST important reason why the destruction of the rain forest in Brazil is such a major environmental concern?

• The disappearance of the rainforest would threaten trade with South America and cause an economic collapse.

• It is the largest source of freshwater in South America and without it the people there will die.

• It has many important plant and animal resources and produces 20% of the world’s oxygen.

• Rainforest destruction will contaminate the large oil deposits under the ground in that area.

What are the main sources of air pollution in Mexico City?

• Intense Sunlight

• The High Altitude

• Factories and Cars

• Cars that produce little or no air pollution

Which country is the number one producer of coffee?

• Colombia

• Cuba

• Mexico

• Brazil

A similarity between Brazil and Cuba is that, in both countries, people tend to live in _____________

• Rural Areas

• Urban Areas

• Away from the ocean

• Farming Communities

Which area would be most likely to have the SMALLEST population?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which problem is being addressed by all the actions listed in the box above?

• Air pollution in Mexico City

• The destruction of the rain forests in Brazil

• Pollution from oil production in Venezuela

• The death of coral reefs in the Caribbean Sea

• Both countries are able to make money selling things that grow well in their climate.

• Both countries are able to use the large numbers of people living there to produce lots of manufactured products.

• Neither Brazil nor Cuba has a great deal of natural resources, so they trade services more than goods.

• The natural resources of both countries are not in large demand, so their trade opportunities are limited.