LAH Unit 0 Part II Exam (CNSR, 0.9)

Which three countries announced the creation of a tri-national nature reserve?

• Mexico, Honduras, and El Salvador

• Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize

• Guatemala, Belize, and Costa Rica

• Mexico, Nicaragua, and Panama

What is the purpose of the tri-national reserve?

• To expand tourism in the Caribbean

• To protect the Mayan jungle and its biodiversity

• To promote train travel in Central America

• To build new cities in rural areas

Who is the President of Mexico mentioned in the article?

• Andrés Manuel López Obrador

• Johnny Briceño

• Claudia Sheinbaum

• Bernardo Arévalo

The new reserve would be the second largest in Latin America after which rainforest?

• The Congo Rainforest

• The Amazon Rainforest

• The Yucatán Jungle

• The Everglades

How many trees were cut down for the Maya Train project, according to government figures?

• 700,000

• 70,000

• 7 million

• 14 million

Which environmental group expressed cautious celebration of the reserve but warned about monitoring?

• World Wildlife Fund

• SelvaMe

• Greenpeace

Why did environmental groups remain skeptical about the creation of the reserve?

• They believed it would lead to deforestation

• They feared it might be only symbolic without real enforcement

• They thought it would harm tourism

• They opposed international cooperation

What was the main criticism of the Maya Train project?

• It was too expensive to build

• It destroyed jungle habitats and damaged a cave water system

• It did not connect to tourist resorts

• It was not supported by Mexico’s government

What condition did Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo set for allowing the train project in his country?

• It must create jobs for all Guatemalan citizens

• It cannot pass through protected jungle areas

• It must connect directly to Belize

• It must be completed within two years

How did López Obrador handle concerns about the Maya Train project?

• He sped up construction so that studies couldn't be completed

• He canceled the project entirely

• He ignored court orders and attacked environmentalists

• He partnered with environmental groups for solutions