Environmental Issues in Latin America

In Latin America we have been discussing two different environmental issues. What are they?

• Air pollution & Smog

• Smog & Acid Rain

• Acid Rain & Deforestation

• Air pollution & Deforestation

What country is the air pollution located?

• United States

• Brazil

• Mexico

• Colombia

Deforestation is happening in which rainforest?

• New Guinea Rainforest

• Amazon Rainforest

• Atlantic Forest

• Tongass National Forest

What are the causes of the air pollution in Mexico City?

• Emissions

• Factories

• Global Warming

• Sierra Madre Mountains

How do the Sierra Madre Mountains contribute to Mexico City's air pollution?

• They produce harmful gases.

• They act as a wall & trap in the pollution.

• They speed up global warming which contributes to the air pollution.

• They allow air to flow through the city which causes the air pollution to spread.

What are some health issues the citizens may develop as a result of air pollution?

• Digestion Issues

• Respiratory Illnesses

• Harmful to eyes

• Can cause heart problems

What are some steps Mexico City is taking in order to improve the air quality?

• Using cleaner burning fuels

• Launched a bicycle sharing service

• One day without a car program

• Pushing for citizens to use public transportation

Which country is the Amazon Rainforest primarily located in?

• Brazil

• Colombia

• Peru

• Ecuador

T/F: The Amazon Rainforest is the largest rainforest left in the world today.

The Amazon Rainforest supplies a vast amount of the world's oxygen. Because of this, the rainforest is nicknamed what?

• Ozone of the Earth

• Breath of the Earth

• Lungs of the Earth

• Respiratory system of the Earth