WorksheetsChapter 7: Geographical Features of Mexico and Spain
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 9mins
Which of the descriptions below best describes Mexico’s physical geography?
Tropical in the north, mountainous in the middle, rainforests in the south.
Desert in the north, plains in the middle, rainforests in the south.
Desert in the north, mountainous in the middle, rainforests in the south.
Tropical in the north, rainforests in the middle, mountainous in the south.
What river is a natural border and separates the United States and Mexico?
Mississippi River
Rio Grande River
Ohio River
Amazon River
What is the capital city of Mexico?
Guadalajara
Puebla City
La Paz
Mexico City
How much does Spain occupy the Iberian Peninsula?
60%
70%
80%
100%
What are the two largest rivers that run through Mexico?
Rio Grande and several smaller rivers
Rio Grande and Usamacinta Rivers
Usamacinta and Colorado Rivers
Rio Grande and Atoyac Rivers
Using the map above, where is the highest concentration of indigenous groups in Mexico?
Northwest
Northeast
Southwest
Southeast
What are the major bodies surround the Iberian Peninsula?
Atlantic Ocean, Mediterranean Sea and the Strait of Gibraltar
Atlantic Ocean, Mediterranean Sea and the Strait of Malacca
Pacific Ocean, the Black Sea and the Strait of Gibraltar
Pacific Ocean, the Baltic Sea and the Strait of Gibraltar
During the Pre-Columbian Meso-America Period, what was the largest lake in Mexico?
Lake Texcoco
Lake Chapala
Lake Zumpango
Lake Chalco
What does the picture best represent?
coastal region
rainforests
plateau
desert
What best describes the geographical feature of densely forested areas in Mexico?
Most mountainous regions.
Tropical climate with lots of rainfall.
Moderate temperature and humid.
The soil is very saline (salty).
What does saline mean?
sweet
salty
unable to grow crops
part of a lake
What does pre-Columbian mean?
The period of 1645 - 1700.
The period of 1500 - 1800.
Referring to the Americas after Columbus arrived.
Referring to the Americas before Columbus arrived.
What was a benefit of having different ecological zones in the Valley of Mexico?
A diversity of food was developed.
The soil was very saline, unable to grow many crops.
People were forced to develop different adaptability skills.
There were no benefits.
What was the largest mountain range that separates Spain from France?
The Pyrenees
Tagus
Segura
Guadalete
What best describes the central plateau?
almost treeless, dry
very narrow with forest
rainy with mild summers
very dry, almost desert like
What effect did Spain being divided up by many large rivers and mountain ranges?
Diversity in crops grown.
Various travel routes throughout the country.
Great hiding spots for wars.
Formation of smaller kingdoms.
What two countries are located on the Iberian Peninsula?
Mexico and Costa Rica
Spain and Portugal
Portugal and Germany
Spain and Italy
