Mexico Culture and Geography

What region contains the Baja Peninsula and the Imperial Valley?

• Pacific Northwest

• Gulf Coastal Plain

• Yucatan Peninsula

• Plateau of Mexico

Which region is divided into 5 smaller parts?

• Pacific Northwest

• Yucatan Peninsula

• Mexican Plateau/Altiplano

• Southern Uplands

Which region has many rivers that flow into the Gulf of Mexico and has the Isthmus of Tehuantepec

• Yucatan Peninsula

• Mexican Plateau/Altiplano

• Chiapas Highlands

• Gulf Coastal Plain

The Oaxaca Plateau and large amounts of gold can be found in what region?

• Southern Uplands

• Chiapas Highlands

• Yucatan Peninsula

• Mexican Plateau/Altiplano

Select which of the following is FALSE about the Chiapas Highlands

• This region contains a mix of Mountains and Highlands

• Contains Mexico City, the capital of the country

• The region populated and farmed by descendants of the Maya

• Fruits and coffee are key crops in the region

What was the name of Mexico City during the time of the Aztecs?

• Tenochitilan

• Oaxaca

• Mexico City

• Juarez

Which region includes limestone plateaus and tropical rainforests in the South?

• Yucatan Peninsula

• Chiapas Highlands

• Pacific Northwest

• Southern Uplands

Which of the following shows how geography influenced culture in Mexico? (multiple answers

• Chinampas, floating gardens were created to farm on the lake by Mexico City

• Nature has often been a source of traditions in Mexico

• Weather and the presence of natural disasters influence how people build homes

• Natural resources can lead to increased trade or conflict

What is a primate city?

• A city that dominates its country's economy, culture, and politics

• The first city created in a country

• The capital of a country

Does Mexico have a primate city?

• Yes, Mexico City

• No