Geography of Mexico

The coasts of Mexico are noted for their:

• a big plateau

• flat plains

• mountains

• wetlands

Tijuana is one of Mexico's fastest growing cities. Where is it?

• southern Pacific Coast

• Central Mexico

• Yucatan Peninsula

• Baja California on the northern Pacific Coast

Where is oil and natural gas found and/or produced?

• Gulf coast

• Central Mexico

• Northern Pacific Coast

• Southern Pacific Coast

Which of the following does NOT provide geologic instability to Mexico?

• jagged mountains

• earthquakes

• frequent hurricanes

• volcanic mountains

What is the climate of Mexico City usually like?

• mild most of the year

• unusually cold for its latitude

• Extremely hot but with lots of rain

• extremely dry

Irrigation redirects water from:

• Atlantic Ocean

• rivers

• Gulf of Mexico

• The remainder of the lake that Mexico City sits on

Which extremely dry part of Mexico relies heavily on irrigation to create farmland?

• Baja California

• Gulf Coast plains

• Southern Pacific Coast

• Yucatan

Mexico City is located in which region?

• West of the Sierra Madre Occidental

• Pacific Coast

• Gulf Coast

• Central Plateau

What material frequently dissolves, thus creating sinkholes?

• dirt

• bedrock

• limestone

• clay

The Yucatan Peninsula's main industry is:

• mining

• farming

• law

• tourism