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What was the Chernobyl accident? |
1. The Nuclear power plant exploded in Chernobyl, Ukraine. 2. Radiation levels were unsafe -polluted groundwater, killed animals, destroys forest, etc. |
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What three things affect where people live and work? |
1) location 2) climate 3) natural resources |
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Where do people choose to live in Russia? Why? |
European side of Russia because the climate is milder. |
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Why is the air pollution a major issue in Mexico City? |
1) Sierra Madre Mountains block the pollution from leaving the Plateau of Mexico. 2) Overpopulation and industrialization have increase the amount of pollution produced 3) The wind patterns are not strong enough to push the pollution away from Mexico. |
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Where do most people choose to live in Cuba, Brazil, Venezuela? |
Urban Areas |
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What two countries are landlocked in South America? |
Bolivia and Paraguay |
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What are 3 major causes of air pollution in countries like Germany and England? |
1) Increase car usage 2) Industrial production 3) Burning of fossil Fuel/Coals |
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What is a leading cause of deforestation the Amazon rainforest? |
Cattle Ranching
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What is the economic significance of the Panama Canal? |
1) Faster and more efficient travel from Atlantic to Pacific Ocean 2) Business to increase profits by getting goods to market faster. |
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What was Prince Henry the Navigators role in exploration? |
1)Provided money to study navigation and develop better boats. 2) ENCOURAGE VOYAGES AROUND THE COAST OF AFRICA |
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What country was Price Henry from? |
Portugal |
