Name: _____________________________Date: ________________ Class: __________ Sixth Grade Social Studies
Unit 1: Latin America and Canada Latin American Environmental Concerns Guided Notes Directions As you follow the presentation in class, fill in the blanks with the word from the presentation. Use the Resource Book pages 15-­‐19 for further reading. Mexico City and Air Pollution •
Over ______ years ago, Mexico City was famous for its snow capped mountain views and crystal blue skies. Today, it is known as one of the most _____________________ cities in the world. •
________________ combined with human technology cause major amounts of smog, a combination of smoke and fog. •
Mexico City sits in a _____________ surrounded by mountains. Lake ________________ sits in the middle of the valley which receives tremendous amounts of precipitation. •
The _____________ does not easily escape the valley and the humidity is very high. •
The ____________________ of Mexico City is nearly ________________ that of the entire state of Georgia. This population explosion combined with the increase in fossil fuel-­‐burning cars and trucks created an environmental and healthcare disaster. •
Did you know that on heavily polluted days in the summer, Mexico City’s children have to wear ventilated masks in order to prevent them from developing _____________ problems? Mexico City and Air Pollution •
Government Actions o
Rotating __________________days for citizens of the city. o
Providing __________________public transportation (non-­‐fossil fuel). o
Promoting higher __________________efficiency cars. o
Limiting __________________ __________________consumption. •
What are some solutions that you can come up with that may help Mexico City? •
Mexico City’s dilemmas: o
Many cannot afford new cars and higher __________________are needed for “green” public transportation. o
The __________________of Mexico City is growing because of the availability of higher paying jobs. © 2011 Clairmont Press Name: _____________________________Date: ________________ Class: __________ Sixth Grade Social Studies
Unit 1: Latin America and Canada Latin American Environmental Concerns Guided Notes Deforestation of the Amazon Rainforest in Brazil •
Over __________________of Brazil, the largest nation in South America and fifth largest in the world, is covered by the Amazon Rainforest. •
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The rainforests are a valuable resource: o
________________ _____________ used worldwide in pharmaceuticals. o
Brazil nuts, __________________, and rubber. o
Hardwood trees used in expensive __________________. Job creation: the Amazon Rainforest provides millions of __________________worldwide because of the vast resources available. •
_____________________________ is destroying the habitats of animals and is ruining the natural environment. •
Debate: Many scientists disagree with each other over the effect of ____________________________________on climate change relating to the greenhouse effect. Deforestation of the Amazon Rainforest in Brazil •
Government actions: o
The government of Brazil has become increasingly proactive in the limitation of __________________. o
The government of Brazil has many international scientists and governments pressuring it to stop utilizing its greatest resource. •
Brazil’s dilemma: Do we utilize the resources of the Amazon and improve the modern lifestyle of Brazilians or do we make the Amazon a national park and preserve the region and its resources? Oil-­‐Related Pollution in Venezuela •
Venezuela is the world’s __________________-­‐largest producer of oil. •
Venezuela has produced oil for about a __________________ years. •
Venezuelan oil production is destroying the Caribbean ____________________________________and Lake ____________________________________. •
As in Mexico City, air pollution is a problem near __________________. •
Venezuela’s dilemma: Their economy relies heavily on the government’s production of __________________. The government of Venezuela heavily __________________ healthcare, living expenses, and other economic aspects of its’ people. •
The environment of Venezuela’s coasts has devastated the _______________ industry and placed inhabitants of Lake Maracaibo in danger because its ______________ is sinking due to oil removal. © 2011 Clairmont Press