Geography of Mexico

Which Mexican peninsula is in the western part of Mexico?

• Yucatan Peninsula

• Tehuantepec Peninsula

• Mexican Peninsula

• Baja California

What is the river we share with Mexico called in the United States?

• Mississippi River

• Rio Bravo

• Rio Grande

• Nile River

What is Popocatepetl

• an active volcano in Mexico

• Mexico's tallest mountain

• a flat region in Mexico

• a Mayan pyramid in Mexico

Which of the following mountain ranges are in Mexico?

• Sierra Madre del Sur

• Sierra Madre Oriental

• Sierra Madre Occidental

• Sierra Madre del Norte

Which resource is often sold to the United States?

• silver

• oil

• gold

• water

Which of the following resources is produced more in Mexico than anywhere else in the world?

• oil

• water

• silver

• gold

Where do most people live in Mexico?

• In the northern desert areas
• In the Central Plateau
• In the eastern peninsula
• In the coastal beaches region

Which body of water is found along the eastern border of Mexico?

• Pacific Ocean
• Gulf of Mexico
• Rio Grande
• Atlantic Ocean

Where is the Rio Grande located?

• Along the northern border of Mexico
• Along the southern border of Mexico
• Along the eastern border of Mexico
• Along the western border of Mexico

What type of environmental issue is a concern for Mexico?

• Water pollution
• Oil pollution
• Air pollution
• Deforestation