Unit 8 - Review Tool

Front

High population density, surrounding physical features, and abundant natural resources all contribute to which environmental issue?

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Air pollution in Mexico City.

Front

A high number of industries and coal power plants are a significant factor contributing to which issue?

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Air pollution in Mexico City

Front

What air quality flags are used for in Mexico City?

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To monitor and advise citizens of the air quality

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Why do the officials in Mexico City limit the number of days citizens can use their vehicles?

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It's a measure to reduce air pollution from personal motor vehicles.

Front

In Mexico City, they have developed a robust mass transit system (like buses and trains) to

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Address and reduce air pollution.

Front

The proximity of natural resources near Mexico City is the primary reason for what circumstance?

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A large number of industries in and around the city.

Front

Mexico City's air quality is increasingly worse during which months?

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Dry-winter months.

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Industrial activities and large-scale agriculture are the primary cause of what in the late 20th century?

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Deforestation of the Amazon Rainforest.

Front

Cattle ranching qualifies as the __________ cause of deforestation in the Amazon rainforest today, particularly in Brazil?

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primary

Front

What has pressure from environmentalists contributed to since 2004?

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The reduction of annual forest loss in Brazil