1) What word refers to when forests are cut down and the area is permanently cleared for another use? a) Erosion b) Deforestation c) Climate Change d) Weathering 2) What are the two main reasons why deforestation happens? a) Timber and Mining b) Timber and Food Production c) Food Production and Mining d) Mining and Urbanization (Building Cities) 3) What word refers to cutting and burning down parts of a forest to make room for crops? a) Deforestation b) Erosion c) Clear Cutting d) Slash and Burn 4) Which of the following is an effect of deforestation? a) Soil Erosion and Lack of BioDiversity b) Habitat Loss and Climate Change c) Droughts and Aridity d) All of these answers are effects of deforestation 5) What causes the air pollution in Mexico City? a) 3.6 million vehicles b) Poor Quality Fuel c) Pollution is trapped by the Sierra Madre Mountains d) All of these are causes of air pollution in Mexico 6) What problem does the Sierra Madre Mts. cause Mexico City? a) Trap pollution in the city since it can't be blown away by winds b) Allows the air pollution to be blown away by winds c) Stops water from flowing to the oceans 7) What is pollution that comes out of cars called? a) Photosynthesis b) Accelerant c) Emissions d) Cuba's 8) What mountain range is Mexico City located in? a) The Andes Mountains b) The Rocky Mountains c) The Sierra Madre Mountains 9) In addition to cars, _____________ add pollutants to Mexico City's air. a) Cars b) Factories c) Baseball Stadiums 10) Which of the following descriptors is NOT one of the solution to Mexico City's pollution problems? a) Ride public transportation b) Find alternative types of fuel c) Educate people d) Make people use their cars everyday

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