Mexico, Central America and Caribbean

Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean

Physical Features and Economy

Multiple Select

Which of the following had an impact on the formation of Mexico's culture?

• Indigenous Population

• Spanish Colonists

• African Slaves

• American Soldiers

Sierra Madre                   

• Meaning "Mother Mountain Range"

• Covers most of Northern Mexico

• Divided into Occidental and Oriental sections

Mexico's Economy

• Largest, most populated, and economically most developed of the Mesoamerican nations

• Mexico is an export-based economy, shipping to over 40 nations

United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)

• Came into effect in April 2020

• Ensures easier trade between its member nations

Multiple Choice

What are the mountains in northern Mexico?

• The Rocky Mountains

• The Himalayas

• The Sierra Madre

• The Alps

Multiple Choice

What body of water is next to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean?

• The Gulf of Mexico

• The Bay of Pigs

• The Hudson Bay

• The Pacific Ocean

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a cause of deforestation?

• Logging

• Forest fires

• Cutting Down trees for Living Space

• Clearing land for farming and ranching

• None of the above

Multiple Choice

What are the two main sources of income for Central America and the Caribbean?

• Business and Industry

• Agriculture and Tourism

• Industry and Tourism

• Trade and Business

Multiple Choice

What is the united body of Central America called?

• SICA

• CAIS

• EU

• ACUE