Physical and Human Geography of Mexico

What is the largest country in Latin America?

• Brazil

• Colombia

• Argentina

• Cuba

Which one is the longest river in Latin America?

• Nile River

• Amazon River

• Colorado River

• Mississippi River

What is the dominant religion in Latin America?

• Islam

• Hinduism

• Christianity - Roman Catholicism

• Judaism

What is the mountain range that dominates western South America?

• Appalachian Mountains

• The Alps

• Rocky Mountains

• The Andes Mountains

What is an isthmus?

• a narrow strip on land connecting two larger land areas

• large landlocked area that is surrounded by rivers

• land with water on all four sides

• land with water on three sides

Which climates provide warm, sunny weather for nice summer vacations in the region of Mexico?

• Tropical

• Subtropical

• Desert

• Arctic

What is true about the location and size of Mexico?

• Mexico is the 3rd largest continent in the world

• Mexico is the 2nd largest country by population and the 3rd largest by area in Latin America

• Mexico has a larger population than the United States because of the number of Latin American workers in the Americas

• Mexico is larger than the continent of Asia, and is located below the state of Texas

The majority of Mexico's population lives in what part of the country?

• Southern

• Eastern

• Central

• Western

What is the most important natural resource that Mexico uses to trade with other countries?

• Gold

• Silver

• Copper

• Oil

What is Dia de Los Muertos in Mexico?

• The "Day of the Dead" which the citizens celebrate and honor their deceased loved ones

• Mexican Independence Day which Mexico celebrates becoming independent from Spain

• Religious holiday, like Christmas, where the people exchange gifts with each other

• Mexican Heritage Day where Mexicans celebrate their culture (food, clothing, music, etc.)