Latin America Environmental Issues

What is the process of clearing a forest for human reasons?

• Lumber

• hydroelectric dams

• deforestation

• rainforest

What is a dense forest found in tropical areas

• Lumber

• hydroelectric dams

• deforestation

• rainforest

What is wood that is cut and sold?

• Lumber

• hydroelectric dams

• deforestation

• rainforest

Which is a vital function of the rainforest in Brazil?

• Create breathable air

• Produce fuel for cars

• Provide housing for immigrants

• There are no uses for the rainforest

Brazil's rainforest has been put at risk by which of the following?

• Mining

• Hydroelectric Dams

• Farming

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What is the presence of harmful substances in the air?

• Soot

• Emissions

• Air Pollution

• Smog

What is fog or haze from pollution?

• Soot

• Emissions

• Air Pollution

• Smog

What is one reason that Mexico struggles with air pollution?

• Massive volcanoes

• Massive trash dumping areas

• The geography and mountains holding in the pollution

• The citizens get paid to pollute

What are some changes the government has implemented to lower the pollution?

• Public buses

• Bike sharing programs

• Only being able to drive your car 6 days a week

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What does the city do the notify residents of different levels of air quality and smog?

• Nothing

• Phone Calls

• Fly Flags

• Public Announcements