ECOLOGY
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
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they trap the pollution in the city since winds cannot easily blow the air pollution over the mountains
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they stop the water from flowing to the oceans reducing trade
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they create a lot of wind allowing the air pollution to easily be blown away from the city
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they cause air pollution by releasing lots of carbon dioxide into the air
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Detailed explanation-1: -Population growth, increasing motorization and industrial activities, a constrained basin and intense solar radiation combined to cause intense air-quality problems of both primary and secondary pollutants.
Detailed explanation-2: -This was partly due to Mexico City’s high altitude (7382 ft above sea level), which causes its oxygen levels to be 25% lower. Carbon-based fuels also do not combust completely. Other factors include the proliferation of vehicles, rapid industrial growth, and the population boom.
Detailed explanation-3: -Serious environmental problems persist, including the provision of clean water, air pollution in Mexico City, and rural deforestation and erosion.
Detailed explanation-4: -There are various environmental issues in Mexico. The top three that affect Mexico is air pollution, lack of clean water, and deforestation.