Geography of Mexico Review Questions

Which mountain range runs down the west coast of Mexico?

• Sierra Madre Oriental
• Sierra Madre Occidental
• Cordillera Neovolcánica
• Altiplano

What is the average elevation of the Central Mexican Plateau?

• 4,000 feet
• 6,000 feet
• 8,000 feet
• 10,000 feet

Which climate characterizes the northern part of the Mexican Riviera?

• Cold and snowy
• Hot and arid
• Mild and rainy
• Tropical and humid

What natural feature is commonly formed by rainfall erosion in the Yucatan Peninsula?

• Mountains
• Rivers
• Sinkholes (cenotes)
• Valleys

The Gulf Coastal Plain is rich in which natural resources?

• Gold and silver
• Oil and natural gas
• Coal and iron
• Freshwater lakes

What significant feature connects the two Sierra Madre mountain ranges?

• The Altiplano
• The Gulf Coastal Plain
• The Cordillera Neovolcánica
• The Mexican Riviera

Who was the Spanish conquistador that arrived in Mexico in 1519?

• Hernán Cortés
• Father Miguel Hidalgo
• Francisco Pizarro
• Cuauhtémoc

What event does Cinco de Mayo commemorate?

• Independence from Spain
• A victory over France
• The fall of the Aztec Empire
• The founding of Mexico City

What was the outcome of the Revolution in Mexico from 1910-1920?

• The formation of the Aztec Empire
• The Constitution of Mexico
• The independence from Spain
• The establishment of NAFTA

What economic sector dominates Mexico today?

• Agriculture
• Manufacturing
• Tourism and financial services
• Mining