Discuss Environmental Issues in Latin America (version 2) – Flashcards
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environment
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the area in which something lives; pollution is damaging this
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air pollution
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waste matter that contaminates the air; this is a major concern in Mexico City, Mexico
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deforestation
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destruction or loss of forests; this is an environmental issue in Brazil
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deforestation
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destruction or loss of forests; this is an environmental issue in Brazil
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habitat
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the natural environment where animals and plants live
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global warming
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increase of the Earths temperature due to thinning of the ozone layer; rainforest destruction contributes to this
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Amazon Rainforest
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the large tropical rain forest mostly in Brazil through which the Amazon river runs; its destruction is an environmental issue in Brazil
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Mexico City
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capital city of Mexico where air pollution is a major environmental concern
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Venezuela
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major oil-producing country in South America; oil-pollution is a problem here
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basin
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a large, bowl shaped low area; Mexico City is located in one trapping air pollution
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Mexico
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The Latin American country south of the United States; air pollution is a problem in its capital
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smog
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air pollution by a mixture of smoke and fog; this is a major concern in Mexico City, Mexico
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natural resources
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things that come from nature that people use to meet their needs
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fossil fuels
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Coal, oil, natural gas, and other fuels that are ancient remains of plants and animals; burning these causes pollution
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renewable energy
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energy that can be continually produced such as wind power or hydroelectricity
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acid rain
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rain containing high amounts of chemical pollutants; air pollution in Mexico City causes this
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population
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the number of people that live in a certain place; usually the higher it is, the more pollution
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elevation
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Height above sea level; Mexico Citys is high meaning there is less oxygen and fuels do not burn completely, causing more air pollution
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pollutants
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Harmful substances in the air, water, or soil
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public transportation
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buses, trains, subways; use of this can decrease the number of vehicles on the road and reduce air pollution
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logging
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the cutting down of trees; this is destroying the Amazon Rainforest
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agriculture
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the Amazon Rainforest is being cleared to make land for this industry that includes growing crops and raising cattle
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agriculture
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the Amazon Rainforest is being cleared to make land for this industry that includes growing crops and raising cattle
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agriculture
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the Amazon Rainforest is being cleared to make land for this industry that includes growing crops and raising cattle
