6.1 Environmental Issues

• Agricultural expansion leads to the clearing of forests to create farmland or pastures
• Match the type of pollution with its main cause:

  Air pollution ↔️ Vehicle emissions

  Water pollution ↔️ Untreated sewage

  Soil pollution ↔️ Industrial spills
• Desalination involves removing salts and minerals from seawater to produce freshwater.

  True
• How is climate change affecting indigenous communities in the Andean region?

  Melting glaciers disrupt water supply
• What is the purpose of investing in renewable energy in Spanish-speaking countries?

  Reduce greenhouse gas emissions
• Steps taken in response to climate change in Spanish-speaking countries:

  1️⃣ Invest in renewable energy

  2️⃣ Plant trees for reforestation

  3️⃣ Adopt sustainable agriculture
• Deforestation can lead to the loss of biodiversity and increased greenhouse gas emissions.


  True
• What are the causes and impacts of air pollution in Spanish-speaking countries?

  Vehicle emissions and respiratory issues
• Water scarcity is driven by population growth, urbanization, and climate change
• Match the water management strategy with its description:

  Conservation ↔️ Reducing water usage through efficient practices

  Recycling ↔️ Treating and reusing wastewater

  Desalination ↔️ Removing salts from water
• Water conservation aims to reduce water usage
• Many Spanish-speaking countries are addressing climate change by promoting sustainability
• What is biodiversity loss?

  Reduction in living organisms
• Biodiversity loss can negatively impact human well-being.


  True
• What are the three main components of sustainable development?

  Economic, social, and environmental
• Sustainable development initiatives aim to promote environmental sustainability, economic prosperity, and social well-being
• Community involvement is essential for effective environmental protection
• Why is community involvement essential for environmental protection?

  Unique local insights
• What is the main process described by the term "deforestation"?

  Clearing forests for land
• Deforestation is considered a major environmental challenge that threatens the health of our planet.


  True
• Steps in addressing water scarcity through water management strategies:

  1️⃣ Conservation

  2️⃣ Recycling

  3️⃣ Desalination
• Deforestation contributes to the loss of biodiversity by destroying habitats for plant and animal species.

  True
• How does deforestation contribute to climate change?

  Releases stored carbon dioxide
• What is water scarcity driven by?

  Population growth, urbanization, climate change
• Order the following water management strategies from simplest to most complex:

  1️⃣ Conservation

  2️⃣ Recycling

  3️⃣ Desalination
• Water management strategies aim to ensure sustainable water supplies for communities and industries.

  True
• Climate change has significant cultural significance for many Spanish-speaking countries
• What are the primary causes of deforestation?

  Agricultural expansion and logging
• Forests play a key role in regulating local and regional rainfall patterns
• What are the main types of pollution in Spanish-speaking countries?

  Air, water, and soil pollution
• Addressing pollution requires stricter regulations, clean technologies, and public education campaigns.


  True
• Various water management strategies are employed to address water scarcity
• What are the severe consequences of water scarcity?

  Economic and social consequences
• What are the cultural impacts of climate change in Spanish-speaking countries?

  Threat to traditional practices
• What is the purpose of renewable energy investments in Spanish-speaking countries?

  Reduce greenhouse gas emissions
• Match the cause of biodiversity loss with its impact:

  Habitat destruction ↔️ Loss of species due to land use changes

  Overexploitation ↔️ Depletion of species from excessive hunting

  Climate change ↔️ Altered habitats affecting survival
• What is the goal of sustainable development?

  Meet present needs without compromising future generations
• Match the sustainable development initiative with its description:

  Renewable energy ↔️ Investing in clean energy sources

  Sustainable agriculture ↔️ Adopting farming practices resilient to climate change

  Circular economy ↔️ Reducing waste through reuse and recycling
• What is the purpose of environmental legislation and policies?

  Protect ecosystems and mitigate environmental challenges
• What are the benefits of environmental education programs in communities?

  Enhanced understanding and support