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Review of the physical features and environmental issues of Mexico
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Why do most people of Mexico, live in
Mexico City
; if pollution is such a problem?
its where Mexico got started, & people like the history
its where most of the jobs are; and most of the industry
its where all the beaches are located
its near the state capitol and many people work in the govt
2
Find one body of water that borders Mexico on its eastern coastline
Gulf of Mexico
Rio Grande River
Mississippi River
Pacific Ocean
3
What is the name of the major mountain range on the eastern side of Mexico?
Sierra Madre Oriental
Sierra Madre Occidental
Rocky Mountains east
Appalchian Mountains
4
Mexico's number one environmental issue is?
Slag left over from mining
water pollution
Air pollution
Deforestation
5
Name Mexico 2 peninsulas.
Pacific and Atlantic
Yucatan and Baja
Rio Grande and Mississippi
Cancun and Cozumel
6
What major physical feature borders Mexico on the north, between the US and Mexico?
Baja peninsula
Sierra Madre Oriental
Rio Bravo del Norte river
Gulf of Mexico
7
What category of jobs do most Mexican citizens have a career in?
military
agriculture
service industry
technology industry
8
The major mountain range on the western edge of Mexico are the ?
Sierra Madre Occidental
Appalachian Mountains
Sierra Madre Oriental
Rocky Mountains South
9
What is one thing Mexico's govt is doing to try to reduce air pollution?
everybody over age 21; must ride bike on Mondays
All factories may only be open 4 days a week
Everybody has to buy an electric car
car stays at home on certain days; by license plate #
10
Which region of Mexico has the most people?
Yucatan Peninsula
Central
North
South
11
Make a guess as to how loooong the border is between Mexico and the U.S. (approximately)
500 miles
2000 miles
5000 miles
800 miles
12
Air pollution is from a mixture of 2 main things. What are they?
fog and chemicals from factories
rain and clouds
water and salt
snow and rain
13
What is the capitol of Mexico?
Mexico City
Cancun
Acapulco
Chiapas
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What is the major religion of Mexico?
Judaism
Hinduism
Protestantism
Roman Catholic
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What is the main language of Mexico?
Italian
Portugese
English
Spanish
