Mexican Economy Reading Passage

What is one reason why Mexico's economy is affected by what happens in other countries?

• Mexico imports many goods from other countries.

• Mexico has a lot of oil and exports it to other countries.

• Mexico's economy is closely tied to the United States.

• Mexico has a large number of people living in poverty.

What can you conclude about Mexico's economy based on the fact that it has a large number of people living in poverty?

• Mexico's economy is very strong.

• Mexico's economy is growing quickly.

• Mexico's economy has some challenges.

• Mexico's economy is not affected by poverty.

What can you conclude about the importance of tourism to Mexico's economy based on the text?

• Tourism is a small part of Mexico's economy.

• Tourism is not important to Mexico's economy.

• Tourism is a major source of income for Mexico.

• Tourism is only important to Mexico's coastal areas.

What is one way that Mexico's economy is similar to the United States' economy?

• Both countries have a lot of oil.

• Both countries have a mixed-market economy.

• Both countries have a lot of people living in poverty.

• Both countries have a lot of beaches.

What is one thing that Mexico imports from other countries?

• Cars

• Electronics

• Oil

• Machinery

What can you conclude about the importance of manufacturing to Mexico's economy based on the text?

• Manufacturing is the smallest part of Mexico's economy.

• Manufacturing is a small part of Mexico's economy.

• Manufacturing is a large part of Mexico's economy.

• Manufacturing is the largest part of Mexico's economy.