Workbook Geography Chap. 13: Environmental Issues in Mexico
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What is the main factor contributing to the formation of smog in Mexico City?

  • The intense sunlight (correct)
  • The high population density
  • The city's location in a bowl-shaped crater
  • The government's solutions

    • How is the government of Mexico City addressing air pollution?

  • Closing public transport on high pollution days
  • Encouraging the use of cars through tax breaks
  • Forcing citizens to drive more with subsidies
  • Mandating more frequent car inspections (correct)

    • Why are drivers required to leave their cars at home one day each week in Mexico City?

  • To encourage carpooling among neighbors
  • To give them a break from traffic congestion
  • To promote walking as a healthier option
  • To reduce air pollution levels caused by cars (correct)

    • What percentage of Mexico City's air pollution is derived from cars?

    <p>90%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What environmental challenge does Mexico City face due to its geography?

    <p>Formation of smog due to being in a bowl-shaped crater</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a major concern for the players during the American football game played at Azteca Stadium in Mexico City?

    <p>Thin, polluted air</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do children in Mexico City have a higher likelihood of developing lung disease?

    <p>As a result of breathing in polluted air</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major contributor to air pollution in Mexico City?

    <p>Factories and vehicles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the government ban about 20 percent of cars from Mexico City's roads in 2016?

    <p>To reduce air pollution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the altitude of Mexico City contribute to its environmental problems?

    <p>It traps pollution in the atmosphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

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