6.1 Mexico

What geographic feature connects North America and South America?

• Rocky Mountains

• Atlantic Ocean

• Isthmus of Panama

• Mississippi River

Which of these bodies of water borders Mexico to the east?

• Pacific Ocean

• Gulf of Mexico

• Caribbean Sea

• All of the above

What is one benefit that volcanoes provide to Mexico? Mark only one oval.

• Increased tourism

• Protection from earthquakes

• Fertilizing the soil

• No benefits

What type of climate is found in northern Mexico? Mark only one oval.

• Tropical

• Arid

• Temperate

• Polar

Which climate zone in Mexico refers to the 'cold land'? Mark only one oval.

• Tierra caliente

• Tierra templada

• Tierra fría

• Tierra seca

Which two cities in Mexico are described as large and growing? Mark only one oval.

• Cancun and Cabo San Lucas

• Monterrey and Tijuana

• Mexico City and Guadalajara

• Oaxaca and Merida

What impact have earthquakes had on Mexico City in the past? Mark only one oval.

• Increased tourism

• Improved transportation

• Caused significant damage

• Benefited agriculture

What geographical feature primarily surrounds Mexico? Mark only one oval.

• Mountains

• Deserts

• Water

• Forests

Which ocean borders Mexico to the west? Mark only one oval.

• Atlantic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

What are the names of the two main mountain ranges in Mexico? Mark only one oval.

• Sierra Madre Occidental and Sierra Madre Oriental

• Rocky Mountains and Andes

• Appalachian Mountains and Sierra Nevada

• Alps and Himalayas