WorksheetsEnvironmental Issues of Latin America
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What is one way Mexico is trying to solve the problem of air pollution in Mexico City?
a)
working to preserve the Amazon rainforest
b)
encouraging people to use subways and buses
c)
banning the use of cars in the city
d)
limiting the number of people who can live in the city
2.
Which of the following is the most important source of income in Venezuela?
a)
ranching
b)
farming
c)
petroleum sales
d)
fishing
3.
A serious environmental problem facing Mexico today is
a)
loss of the world's largest living coral habitat.
b)
air pollution in Mexico City.
c)
loss of the Amazon Rainforest.
d)
the Chernobyl nuclear accident.
4.
Which country is working to protect the Amazon Rainforest, most of which lies within its borders?
a)
Venezuela
b)
Ecuador
c)
Colombia
d)
Brazil
5.
In an effort to improve air quality in the city, the government of Mexico City
a)
promotes the use of cars by all residents.
b)
has set aside large areas of forest in parks.
c)
encourages residents to use public transportation.
d)
increased the export of natural resources.
6.
What problem has been caused by oil production in Venezuela?
a)
About 9% of U.S. oil comes from Venezuela.
b)
The coast along the Caribbean Sea has been polluted with oil.
c)
Lake Maracaibo has become the largest lake in South America.
d)
Venezuela is more polluted than other South American Countries.
7.
Why might the Venezuelan government NOT want to stop oil production in the country, even though it causes a lot of pollution?
a)
The government gets about half of its money from the oil business.
b)
The government does not care about the damage to the environment.
c)
People along Lake Maracaibo are now protected by a dam to prevent flooding.
d)
People in Venezuela do not care about the environment as much as other people.
8.
Which is a problem associated with deforestation?
a)
More oxygen is available on the planet.
b)
Poor people earn money from selling trees.
c)
Native people have too much forest for their needs.
d)
There is less forest to produce goods that humans need.
9.
What is the main crop grown in areas of deforestation?
a)
cocoa
b)
rubber
c)
soybeans
d)
Brazil nuts
10.
How does geography play a role in Mexico City's air pollution problem?
a)
It is one of the world's largest cities.
b)
The city has views of distant snowcapped mountains.
c)
It lies in a bowl-shaped valley that traps air pollutants.
d)
The cars and factories send pollution such as lead, sulfur, and carbon monoxide into the air.
11.
What are the main sources of air pollution in Mexico City?
a)
intense sunlight
b)
the high altitude
c)
factories and cars
d)
cars that produce little or no air pollution
12.
Which solution is a way that the government is trying to reduce pollution in Mexico City?
a)
ignoring cars with exhaust problems
b)
reducing the number of buses and trains
c)
making sure the population continues to grow
d)
increasing the number of cars that produce little or no air pollution
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