Natural Resources and Environmental Issues in Latin America

The video explores the natural resources of Latin America, emphasizing the importance of forests and biodiversity, particularly the Amazon rainforest. It discusses the region's mining and water resources, highlighting the environmental impacts and challenges these industries pose. The video also addresses global environmental issues, such as climate change, and suggests potential solutions, stressing the need for international cooperation to preserve biodiversity and ensure sustainable development.

What is one of the key functions of tropical forests in Latin America?

• They increase soil erosion.

• They produce carbon dioxide.

• They decrease oxygen levels.

• They serve as habitats for numerous species.

Why is the Amazon rainforest often referred to as the 'lungs of the world'?

• It produces a significant amount of the world's oxygen.

• It covers the most land area.

• It is home to the most diverse species.

• It is the largest forest in the world.

Which of the following countries is known for its large mining deposits?

• Peru

• Bolivia

• Mexico

• Colombia

What is a significant environmental impact of building large hydroelectric dams?

• Increased biodiversity

• Reduction in water pollution

• Inundation and displacement of communities

• Decrease in energy production

What does the term 'scale of impact' refer to in environmental issues?

• The cost of solving the problem

• The size of the affected area

• The number of species affected

• The duration of the problem

Which environmental issue is considered a global problem?

• Water pollution in a river

• Deforestation in the Amazon

• Air pollution in a city

• The greenhouse effect

What percentage of the Amazon rainforest has been destroyed due to deforestation?

• 20%

• 25%

• 13%

• 5%

What is a direct way biodiversity is affected in the Amazon?

• Elimination of biological species

• Introduction of new species

• Expansion of animal habitats

• Increase in plant growth

What is one of the main reasons for deforestation in the Amazon?

• To expand agricultural activities

• To reduce carbon emissions

• To create more national parks

• To increase urban areas

What is a consequence of the indirect impact on biodiversity?

• Stabilization of climate

• Disappearance of dependent species

• Increase in species population

• Growth of new ecosystems