Mexico Location, climate and Natural Resources Quiz

Which country is NOT larger than Mexico?

• United States

• Brazil

• Colombia

• Argentina

What type of natural disaster does Mexico City sometimes experience?

• Hurricanes

• Earthquakes

• Tornadoes

• Blizzards

Where in Mexico are the Sonoran and Chihuahuan deserts?

• Northern Mexico

• Southern Mexico

• Central Mexico

• Mexico does not have deserts

What happens to climate in Mexico when the altitude is higher?

• Stays the same

• More mild

• Hotter

• Colder

Why do a few people live in Northern Mexico?

• There already to many farmers in Northern Mexico

• People do not want to be near the United states border

• There are to many hurricanes

• Dry hot climate makes growing crops more difficult

What provides one-sixth of Mexico's power?

• Solar energy

• Hydroelectric power

• Wind farms

• Nuclear Power Plants

What percentage of land is actually farmed in Mexico?

• one-half

• one-third

• one-fifth

• nine-tenths

Is land distribution fair in Mexico

• Yes

• No

• Only during election years

What accounts for Mexico's population growth over the last hundred years?

• Less migration to the United States and Canada

• People moved to mexico to work for the oil industry

• Growing of staple crops

• Health improvements

What is an environmental problem found in Mexico City?

• Deforestation

• Air Pollution

• Oil spills

• Nuclear Power Plant explosion