CH 7 Test

Which of the following is contributing to desertification in northern Mexico?

• an increase in drought in recent years

• the increasing demands for water in southern Mexico

• land subsidence in Mexico City

• the clear-cutting of the rain forests of northern Mexico

Northern Mexico has a __________ climate.

• tropical

• subtropical

• dry

• Mediterranean

Why is Mexico City considered to be a primate city?

• It is the primary destination for immigrants to Mexico.

• It is the largest city and the political, cultural, and economic center of Mexico.

• It is the capital city.

• It is the most populous city in North America.

__________ led the Spanish forces that invaded and conquered the __________ in Mexico.

• Francisco Pizarro; Aztec

• Francisco Pizarro; Inca

• Pedro de Alvarado; Maya

• Hernán Cortés; Inca

• Hernán Cortés; Aztec

Northern Mexico has a __________ biome in which cacti, shrubs, and shrub oak grow.

• tundra

• chaparral

• grassland

• savanna

Of what precious mineral is Mexico the world's leading producer?

• silver

• mercury

• gold

• zinc

Mexico is also a leading __________ producer, which is used to produce much of Mexico's power supply.

• coal

• petroleum

• biofuel

• hydrogen-cell

Why is water scarcity a growing issue in Mexico?

• Due to climate change and droughts

• Because of abundant rainfall and wide use of cisterns and wells

• Owing to excessive water conservation

• large and growing population and only a few major rivers and lakes

Southern Mexico is part of a __________ that connects North America and South America.

• isthmus

• steppe

• peninsula

• crossroads

• land bridge

The mayor of Mexico City launched programs to reduce pollution in the city by

• banning the burning of fossil fuels within city limits.

• requiring commuters to carpool, or ride-share.

• encouraging more use of bicycles.

• constructing additional highway lanes.