Latin America Environmental Issues

What an environmental issue is it?

• rubbish

• endanger species

• water pollution

• deforestation

Identify the correct sentence structure: 'The environmental issues in Latin America are diverse, ranging from deforestation to pollution.'

• The environmental issues in Latin America are diverse, ranging from deforestation to pollution.

• The environmental issues in Latin America is diverse, ranging from deforestation to pollution.

• The environmental issues in Latin America are diverse, range from deforestation to pollution.

• The environmental issues in Latin America is diverse, range from deforestation to pollution.

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: 'The Amazon rainforest is often referred to as the ______ of the Earth due to its vast biodiversity.'

• lungs

• heart

• brain

• soul

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the main idea of the following sentence? 'Latin America's environmental challenges include deforestation, water pollution, and loss of biodiversity.'

• Latin America has no environmental challenges.

• Deforestation is the only issue in Latin America.

• Latin America faces multiple environmental challenges.

• Water pollution is not a problem in Latin America.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Select the correct synonym for 'deforestation' as used in the context of environmental issues.

• Reforestation

• Afforestation

• Clear-cutting

• Plantation

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which of the following sentences uses the word 'biodiversity' correctly?

• The biodiversity of the desert is rich with various species of cacti.

• Biodiversity is not important in the rainforest.

• The biodiversity of the ocean is limited to only fish.

• Biodiversity refers to the number of trees in a forest.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Identify the grammatical error in the sentence: 'Pollution and deforestation has affected many regions in Latin America.'

• Pollution and deforestation has

• affected many regions

• in Latin America

• No error

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Choose the correct form of the verb: 'The government ______ new policies to combat environmental issues in Latin America.'

• implement

• implements

• implemented

• implementing

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What does the term 'sustainable development' mean in the context of environmental issues?

• Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

• Development that focuses solely on economic growth.

• Development that ignores environmental concerns.

• Development that prioritizes industrialization.

Which sentence best summarizes the following passage? 'Latin America is home to a wide range of ecosystems, from rainforests to deserts, each facing unique environmental challenges.'

• Latin America has no environmental challenges.

• All ecosystems in Latin America are the same.

• Latin America has diverse ecosystems with unique challenges.

• Deserts are the only ecosystems in Latin America.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2