Latin America

What environmental issue is related to farming & the need for more land?

Why is the Latin American region is called Latin America?

• Because Latin is the official language of the region
• Spanish & Portuguese are Romance languages and come from Latin. These are the 2 major languages spoken in this region.

• Because the region was originally settled by ancient Romans
• Influence from Latin countries such as Spain, Portugal, and France

effects of air pollution on people in Mexico.

• Cancer

• breathing problems

• acid rain

• all of the above

• bad air quality

What are the major import and exports for Latin America?

• Oil/Petroleum

• sugar

• coffee

• all of the above

What is the connection between the Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean and the Panama Canal?

• Panama Canal is a shortcut that links the Pacific Ocean with the Atlantic Ocean

• They have no connection

• it's hard to get to the Atlantic Ocean or Pacific ocean if you got through the Panama Canal

Why would the destruction of the Amazon Rainforest threaten the whole world?

• Air Pollution

• Deforestation

• Both

Why would the destruction of the Amazon Rainforest threaten the whole world?

• The Amazon Rainforest is already too damaged to make a difference
• Amazon Rainforest supplies 1/5 of the world’s oxygen and it cleans the atmosphere

• The destruction of the Amazon Rainforest would only affect South America
• It has no impact on the global climate or biodiversity

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