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WorksheetsMexico Air Pollution Summary
Total questions: 9
Worksheet time: 6mins
Where is Mexico?
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What is the name of the mountains in Mexico?
Andes Mountains
Pyrenees Mountains
Sierra Madre Mountains
Alps Mountains
Ural Mountains
Which environmental issue is Mexico City facing?
Deforestation
Nuclear radiation
Air Pollution
Respiratory Issues
Public Transportation
Which other case study countries also suffers from the same environmental issue as Mexico City?
Russia
Germany
United Kingdom
Canada
What are the causes of air pollution in Mexico City?
Emissions from factories and businesses
Coal (fossil fuel) burning power plants
Radiation from nuclear explosion
Illegal logging and clear cutting trees
Low elevation surrounded by mountains
Why are the Sierra Madre Mountains a unique cause of air pollution?
Wind blows dirt down the sides of the mountains
The pollution is trapped in a bowl shape they create
Rain erodes the mountains and blows dust into the air
Most people live in the mountains creating more pollution
What are the effects of air pollution in Mexico City?
Respiratory Issues
Asthma
Eye Irritation
Heart Problems
Radiation Sickness
What are some solutions to the air pollution problem in Mexico City?
Limiting driving to 6 days per week
Public transportation & bike share program
Flying daily air condition flags to warn people
New regulations for emissions
Alternative sources of energy
Have the government solutions been successful?
Yes, Mexico city has the lowest rate of air pollution in the world
No, air quality is still poor overall even wit new rules
