Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean Islands

Mexico shares its southern border with the United States.

• True
• False

Mexico and Central America have four distinct seasons.

• True
• False

Mexico is an important oil-producing country.

• True

• False

The Caribbean Sea is an arm of the Pacific Ocean.

• True
• False

The Caribbean attracts millions of tourists to the region each year.

• True
• False

Which of the following are common natural occurrences in Mexico?

• tornadoes
• ice storms
• earthquakes
• tsunamis

Which vertical climate zone in Mexico is also known as "hot land"?

• tierra templada
• tierra buena
• tierra fria
• tierra caliente

Why has Mexico's oil production declined since 2004?

• There is too much conflict in Mexico.
• Its oil fileds are old and starting to run out of oil. 
• No one wants to buy the oil.
• Oil is not a good product to sell.

Which Caribbean country is a commonwealth of the United States?

• Puerto Rico
• Cuba
• Haiti
• Jamaica

What land, which is now a country, did Christopher Columbus first sight in 1492?

• Mexico
• Costa Rica
• Bahamas
• United States