W.G. Latin America

W.G. Latin America

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Geography

9th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Area where the Pacific tectonic plate collides with other tectonic plates, leading to earthquakes, mountains, and volcanoes.

Back

Ring of Fire

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Mountain system of Mexico. It consists of the _____ Occidental (to the west), the _____ Orental (to the east), and the _____ del Sure (to the south).

Back

Sierra Madres

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Occupies most of northern and central Mexico, is home to most of Mexico's population and is in between Occidental and Oriental.

Back

Mexican Plateau

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Hot land, tropical climate, 0-2000 feet.

Back

Tierra Caliente

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Cold land: high elevation with colder climates: 6,000-12,000 feet

Back

Tierra Fria

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Land above the treeline at 12,000-15,000 feet. Below the permanent snow line.

Back

Puna

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Central America experiences a different climate depending on all of the following except: elevation, proximity to the equator, location near the Pacific or Atlantic Ocean.

Back

location near the Gulf of Mexico and Bay of Bengal

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