Mexico

The mountain ranges that shown on this map are (click all that apply):

• The Rocky Mountains

• Sierra Madre Occidental

• Sierra Madre Oriental

• Sierra Madre del Sur

The area between the Sierra Madre Occidental and Oriental is known as the Mexican _______

The major bodies of water that surround Mexico are (click all that apply):

• The Gulf of Mexico

• The Pacific Ocean

• The Gulf of California (Baja)

• The Carribean

This is the capital and largest city of Mexico, and the most populous city in North America with over 20 million residents. This city is one of the most important cultural and financial centers in the world and is located in the Valley of Mexico within the high Mexican central plateau.

How did the Cartels of Mexico gain a foothold in this country (click all that apply):

• The single rule of the PRI party did nothing to halt the activities of the cartels.

• Through payments to corrupt government officials.

• Because of Mexico's distrust of the US, a partnership to combat the growing influence of the cartels was slow in coming.

• Cartels do not play a major role in Mexico's geopolitics.

What conditions have created an atmosphere of cooperation between the US and Mexico with regard to trade?

• The establishment of joint manufacturing plants called Maquiladoras

• Mexico's success at combating the cartels with the help of the US.

• Mexico's geopolitical position as a major conduit between the US and growing South American markets.

• The War between Mexico and the US from 1846-1848

Even though Mexico has a ________ _________, or an economy that is part free and command, it has a dynamic industrial base and its workers produce goods related to various types of manufacturing.

Why does Mexico strictly restrict immigration from other countries?

• To reduce the threat of criminal activity.

• To reduce the strain on the economy.

• To protect its native workforce.

• Mexico has an open immigration policy.

What is the fastest growing demographic in Mexico's population?

• Infants and small children ages 0-14

• Adolescents and young adults ages 15-24

• Young adults who are starting families ages 25-34

• Mature and older people ages 35 and older.

What are the two major cultural features of Mexico's human geography?

• Religion

• Community (family)

• Food

• Celebrations