Geography of Mesoamerica and South America

Where was the Olmec civilization located in relation to the Mayan civilization?

• to the east

• to the west

Which statement describes the location of the Isthmus of Panama?

• It is east of the Pacific Ocean.

• It is north of Belize.

Which letter on the map identifies the Caribbean Sea?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which body of water is located west of Mexico?

• the Pacific Ocean

• the Gulf of Mexico

• the Atlantic Ocean

• the Caribbean Sea

________________ was a region that includes the southern part of Mexico and much of Central America.

• South America

• Mesicoamerica

• Central America

• North America

Which location on the map is the Central Mexican Plateau?

The ​ (a)   surround the Mexican Plateau.

• Sierra Madre Mountains

• Andes Mountains

• Alps

• Himalayas

Locate Mesoamerica.

Place the following landforms in the correct spot on the map.

b

c

d

e

a

Pacific Ocean

Yucatan Peninsula

Central Mexican Pleateau

Caribbean Sea

Andes Mountains

• The largest country in South America is