Geography of Mexico Quiz

Mexico is _______________ of the United States.

• north

• south

• east

• west

• northeast

The _______________ makes up Mexico’s western border.

• Gulf of Mexico

• Caribbean Sea

• Indian Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

Ash from _______________ helps make the soil in central Mexico good for farming.

• deserts

• volcanoes

• rivers

• forests

Central Mexico is surrounded by three mountain ranges called the _______________.

• Sierra Madre

• Andes

• Rocky Mountains

• Himalayas

Where in Mexico can you find rainforests and ruins of cities?

• Sierra Madre

• Yucatán Peninsula

• Chihuahuan Desert

What kind of area is Mexico City?

• urban

• suburban

• rural

What natural disaster causes strong winds and flooding in Mexico?

• blizzard

• tornado

• hurricane