W.Geo - Ch.7 L.1 Physical Geography

What is the significance of the Ring of Fire?

• It is a major area of volcanic activity

• It is a desert region

• It is a famous tourist destination

• It is a large forest area.

The Sierra Madre Oriental is located to the ______ of the Sierra Madre Occidental.

• north

• south

• east

• west

What is the name of the inland plateau located between two mountain ranges in Mexico?

• Andes Plateau

• Mexican Plateau

• Tibetan Plateau

• Colorado Plateau

The Mexican Plateau is divided into two parts: the huge _______ (Northern Plateau) and the smaller but heavily populated Mesa Central (Central Plateau).

• Mesa del Norte

• Mesa del Sur

• Mesa Oriental

• Mesa Occidental

Which of the following characteristics make the Mexican Plateau an attractive place to live?

• Extreme temperatures

• Moderate, consistent temperatures

• High altitude

• Lack of water resources

The Mesa Central is known for being:

• Sparsely populated

• Heavily populated

• Uninhabited

• A desert region

The Gulf of California divides the Baja Peninsula from the northern coast of Mexico. This body of water supports a remarkable diversity of ________ animals.

• terrestrial

• aquatic

• avian

• mammalian

Which of the following volcanoes is located near Mexico City?

• Mount St. Helens

• Popocatepetl

• Mount Fuji

• Mauna Loa

The volcanoes south of Mexico City are part of which mountain range?

• Andes

• Sierra Madre

• Himalayas

• Alps

The Gulf coastal plain is known for being ______.

• narrow and hilly

• wide and flat

• mountainous

• rocky