Unit 3 Adaptations and Modifications (Latin America)

Because of its location on the Ring of Fire, much of Central America is

Sustainable development can best be characterized as --

Tierra helada, tierra fría, tierra templada, and tierra caliente are examples of 

Desalination is the process of removing _ from water.

Why was the Panama Canal created and what is the primary purpose of it?

Which of the following is a renewable resource?

In the Amazon rain forest in Brazil, __ is the leading cause of deforestation.

Which of the following terms best represents the graph below with the increasing use of solar and wind energy?

Between 1600 and 1800, what were the biggest reasons for cutting down the forests in North America? (pick 2)

Forests cover more than 35% of the Earth's land surface. 

Which human activity would be most likely to have a negative impact on the environment?

What major benefit is associated with the activity shown in this photograph?

Define ecotourism

In Central America, which climate zone is the most densely populated? 

Define biodiversity

Mexico City is closer to the equator than Houston, TX. Its average summer temperatures are cooler. What explains this?

In Mexico City, residents have been encouraged to use bicycles in order to

Define sustainability

The need for more land for the purpose of agriculture can be slowed down tremendously by ______ and _____

In Central America, __ agriculture has destroyed huge swaths of rain forest.

What will most likely happen in the future if people continue to use fossil fuels at the same rate as today?

It is estimated that deforestaion the size of a _____________________ is lost every second. 

In which location would the environmental adaptation shown above most successfully serve its purpose?

The following image best illustrates which of the following terms?

What are the drawbacks or disadvantages of desalination plants? (choose 2)

Which factor best explains the climate distribution of northern Brazil?