Ch. 10 World Geography

Match the Vocab terms to the definition.

• A public square or marketplace in a town.

• Isthmus

• A narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas.

• Sinkhole

• A depression or hole in the ground caused by the collapse of a surface layer.

• Conquistador

• A Spanish or Portuguese explorer who conquered territory in the Americas.

• Hacienda

• A large estate or plantation with a dwelling house.

• Plaza

Match the Vocab term with the definition.

• A person of mixed European and Indigenous ancestry

• Maquiladora

• A crop produced for commercial value

• Mestizo

• A ruler with absolute power

• Cash Crop

• A factory in Mexico owned by Americans

• Dictator

Which of the following is NOT a mountain range in Mexico?

• Sierra Madre Oriental

• Sierra Madre Occidental

• Sierra Madre del Norte

• Sierra Madre del Sur

What modern day city was built over Tenochitlan?

• Mexico City
• Veracruz

• Guadalajara
• Cancun

What does NAFTA stand for?

• North American Free Trade Agreement
• North American Financial Trade Agreement
• National American Free Trade Agreement
• North Atlantic Free Trade Agreement

What powerful Empire ruled much of what is now Mexico at the time of the Spanish arrival?

• Aztec Empire
• Olmec Empire

• Maya Civilization
• Inca Empire

Why does the Yucatan Peninsula have sinkholes?

• The Yucatan Peninsula has no sinkholes at all.
• The sinkholes are caused by volcanic activity.
• The Yucatan Peninsula has sinkholes due to the erosion of limestone bedrock by rainwater.

• Sinkholes form due to the presence of clay soil.

Why is migration to the United States a disadvantage for the Mexican economy?

• Migration leads to a surplus of labor in Mexico, lowering wages.
• Skilled workers returning from the U.S. bring new knowledge and skills.
• Migration increases remittances to Mexico, boosting the economy.
• Migration to the United States reduces the skilled labor force in Mexico, hindering economic growth.

What geographical features make Mexico City's pollution problems worse?

• Coastal location with strong sea breezes.
• Flat terrain with no natural barriers.
• Dense urban development with no green spaces.
• High-altitude basin surrounded by mountains.

Why does northwestern Mexico have dry weather?

• The ocean currents in the Pacific Ocean create a humid climate.
• The region is covered in dense forests that trap moisture.
• Northwestern Mexico has dry weather due to its location in the rain shadow of the Sierra Madre mountains and the influence of high-pressure systems.
• It is located near the equator, which brings more rainfall.