Latin America Geography

Which Latin American country's capital city is experiencing a major air pollution problem?

• Cuba

• Mexico

• Brazil

• Columbia

Which Latin American country is experiencing the environmental issue of destruction of the Amazon Rainforest?

• Mexico

• Brazil

• Cuba

• Panama

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

• trash people throw out

• hydroelectric dams

• spilled oil

• emissions from automobiles and factories that build up over the city.

How does Geography play a role in Mexico City's pollution problem?

• It is east of Chile.

• It is near the ocean.It is south of the Panama Canal.

• It lies in a valley , surrounded by mountains, that

• I is surrounded by many restaurants.

In what ways has Mexico City's government worked to reduce air pollution over the city?

• by making it mandatory to drive electric or hybrid automobiles

• Using cleaner burning fuels in factories and automobiles, A day off from driving and stricter emissions laws

• stricter emissions laws and destroying the top of two mountains with dynamite for more air flow

• They haven't.

A high global demand for which resource has greatly contributed to the destruction of the Amazon Rainforest?

• fish

• lumber

• water

• cotton to make clothing

If an area is built near a water source, has a mild climate, and access to natural resources, what is population density most likely to be?

• densely populated

• sparsely population

• vacant

• only a few families

Which region in South America has a high population density?

• poverty-stricken areas

• urban areas

• wooded areas

• regions near the coastline

Why is the population so low in northern Mexico compared to central and southeastern Mexico?

• a lot of rain

• very little rainfall and climate is hot and dry

• good farmland

• lots of land on which houses can be built

What large geographic feature dominates northern and central South America?

• Amazon Rainforest

• Brazilian River

• Andes Mountains

• Great Smokey Mountains