Mexico's Physical Geography

Mexico's Physical Geography

by Mr. Fiegen

Multiple Choice

What body of water is located EAST of Mexico?

• Rio Grande

• Gulf of Mexico

• Pacific Ocean

• Caribbean Sea

Multiple Choice

What river (Mexican Name) forms a natural border between Mexico and the United States?

• Rio Bravo

• Rio Grande

• Red River

• Mississippi

Vocab

• Plateau- is an area of a highland consisting of flat terrain, that is raised sharply above the surrounding area on at least one side.

• Peninsula-  piece of land surrounded on three sides by water

Multiple Select

What are two peninsulas found in Mexico?

• Baja California

• Iberian Peninsula

• Florida

• Yucatan Peninsula

Multiple Choice

Much of the interior landscape of Mexico consists of a high, mostly rugged region called __________

• Sierra Madre

• Hispanic Plateau

• Mexican Plateau

• Baja California

Multiple Choice

Between the two ranges in the south lies the Valley of Mexico. ___________________, the country’s capital, is located there.

• Cancun

• Veracruz

• Guadalajara

• Mexico City

Multiple Choice

Beautiful, sunny __________ stretch all along Mexico’s eastern and western coasts.

• Mountains

• Plains

• Beaches

• Caves

Fill in the Blanks

What are the three main physical features of Mexico?