Latin America

Why did the deforestation of the Amazon begin?

• To create farmland

• For timber

• Brazil wanted to encourage people to move to the county's interior

• All of the above

How does Mexico's geography impact its air pollution?

• Andes Mountains trap pollution there

• Cars and factories cause the pollution

• The huge population causes the pollution

• Sierra Madre mountains trap the air pollution

What is an effect of air pollution in Mexico City?

• Less oxygen will be in the atmosphere.

• It pollutes the water supply.

• It harms the fish.

• It can be harmful to the eyes, lungs, and heart.

What is the name of the rainforest in Brazil that is being cut down at alarming rates?

• Australian jungle

• Congo

• Kakadu Jungle

• Amazon

What might we lose if the Amazon Rainforest is cut down?

• animals become extinct

• oxygen

• plant based medicines

• all of the above

What is the main environmental issue of Brazil?

• Deforestation

• Acid rain

• Water Pollution

• Oil Spills

What is a world wide effect of deforestation?

• We will lose oxygen.

• We will lose carbon dioxide.

• There are no harmful effects.

• Fish will not live.

Where is air pollution a major threat?

• Venezuela

• Buenos Aires

• Cuba

• Mexico City

What is the main cause of deforestation in the Amazon?

• Cutting down trees for mining

• Cutting down trees for timber

• clear-cutting to create agricultural (farm) land

• wildfires in the region

Why are air pollution levels in Mexico City greater than they are in New York City?

• because Mexico City operates a larger public transit system than New York

• because Mexico City is surrounded by mountains that trap pollution

• because Mexico City receives a large amount of yearly precipitation

• because Mexico City contains more cars and buses than New York City