Unit 3 Exam

Which environmental issue is caused by the burning of the Amazon rainforest?

• Pollution

• Climate change

• Ecosystem destruction

• Deforestation

Which natural resource is being heavily exploited in the Amazon rainforest?

• Timber/Logging

• Diamonds

• Oil

• Gold

What is the main source of air pollution in major cities in Latin America?

• Vehicle emissions

• Burning of fossil fuels

• Industrial waste

• Deforestation

Which environmental issue is caused by the burning of fossil fuels?

• Soil erosion

• Deforestation

• Air pollution

• Water pollution

What is one of the main causes of habitat destruction in Latin America?

• Road construction

• Urbanization

• Clearing land for agriculture

• Mining activities

Which country in Latin America is known for having the Amazon Rainforest?

• Mexico

• Colombia

• Argentina

• Brazil

Which country in Latin America is known for having a significant portion of the Andes mountain range?

• Peru

• Mexico

• Brazil

• Chile

What is the largest river in Latin America?

• Amazon River

• Yangtze River

• Nile River

• Mississippi River

What is the largest rainforest in the world?

• Tongass National Forest

• Daintree Rainforest

• Amazon Rainforest

• Congo Rainforest

Which civilization had a capital city called Cuzco?

• Aztecs

• Incas

• Mayans