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1
Mexico City is trying to reduce air pollution by getting people to
move to rural areas
ride bicycles instead of drive
buy carbon credits
use public transportation
2
What is the name of the river that creates the border between US and Mexico
Neuces River
Rio Grande River
Meyerisissippi River
Rascall Flatts River
3
A weather pattern in Mexico that causes occasional drought is
Regional High Climates
Vertical Climate Zones
Earthquakes
Northeast Trade Winds
4
Mexicans of mixed Spanish and indigenous heritage are
Conquistadors
Mayan
Mestizos
Maquiladoras
5
Which of these landforms lies between the Siera Madre Occidental and the Sierra Madre Oriental
Mexican Plateau
Southern Highlands
Gulf Coastal Plain
Yucatan Peninsula
6
On what type of physical feature is Mexico located?
peninsula
land bridge
plateau
a group of highlands
7
The area of land in Mexico that borders the Gulf of Mexico is called the
Gulf Coastal Plain
Rio Grande River
Highlands
Mexican Plateau
8
The value of goods and services produced within a country in a year is its
gross domestic product
total national revenue
yearly income
annual export
9
The largest lake in Mexico is the
Lake Champlain
Lake Erie
Lake Nicaragua
Lake Chapala
10
What is a primate city?
a city that dominates a country's economy
city built around a Spanish mission
big city made up of several large and small cities
a city with over 1 million people
11
Which of the following is a cause of desertification in the northern part of Mexico
pollution of water, air, and land
sustainable development
high demand for water resources
deforestation
12
What is true of rivers and lakes in Northern Mexico
they are famous for shrimp
they are some of the longest and largest in the world
there are few of them, and they are small
they support diverse aquatic life
13
On what date in history did Mexico gain its Independence AND who did they gain it from?
September 21, 1821 Spain
May 5, 1821 France
September 16, 1821 Spain
September, 16 1821 France
14
Which crop native to Mexico did landowners grow to export to Spain as a cash crop?
Cacao
Beans
Wheaties
Taters
15
The availability of water in Mexico has been most affected by
an increase in droughts due to climate change
small amount of land available for farming
migration of people from urban to rural areas
clearing of forests for agriculture
16
In which of the following vertical climate zones are apples most likely to be grown?
Tierra Templada
Tierra Fria
Tierra Helada
Tierra Caliente
17
Which of the following is a major challenge brought on by rapid urban growth?
increased waste accumulation
less toxic haze
fewer consumers
decreased infrastructure
18
Cinco de Mayo is NOT Mexico's Independence Day... What does Cinco de Mayo actually commemorate?
honoring of Indigenous heritage
Victory of FIFA World Championships
Victory of the Battle of Puebla
Remembrance of victory at Battle of Plattsville
19
Which of the following programs aids to reduce the emission of greenhouse gases
Border 2020
REDD+
Muevete en Bici
Ecobici
20
How can desertification cause an increase in urbanization?
fewer people have to farm for a living
people move to cities to find resources
more land is cleared and developed as cities grow
people in cities use fewer resources
21
Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences Mexico's climates?
northeast trade winds
vertical climate zones
marine systems
regional high pressure systems
22
Mexico is the world's leading producer of
silver
crude oil
lead
gold
23
The mountain range on the northwestern side of Mexico is the
Occidental
Oriental
Occupancy
Ontario
24
What is the name of the mountain range that is the extension of the Rocky Mts. into Mexico?
Okechobee
Oriental
Occidental
Octupus
25
The form of currency ($) used in Mexico is called the
Peso
Yen
Rubel
Dollar
26
When the Spanish arrived in Mexico, they established the Catholic Church and began a process...
Republicanism
syncretism
Catholicism
Urbanism
27
Which of the following has NOT led to deforestation in Mexico?
clearing of land for settlement
ignorance of the consequences of environmental management
clearing land to create new areas to grow food
increased rainfall
28
Wall pictures that are created by using tiles is called why type of art?
mosaics
murals
egocentrism
individualism
29
Which of the following best describes arts and cultures in Mexico today?
representing only indigenous cultures
A blend of indigenous cultures and Spanish heritage
nearly identical to European arts
same as arts and culture in the US
30
What is a maquiladora
a manufacturing plant owned by foreign company
a business center
free trade agreement between Mexico and another country
an area in which trade restrictions do not apply
31
Deforestation results in
decrease in exports
an increase in natural resources
an increase in rural production
decrease in biodiversity
32
The caudillos who ruled Mexico in the 1800s were similar to?
The Spanish settlers who grew cash crops to export to Europe
the mestizos who populated Central Mexico
The Spanish settlers who owned large tracts of land
The viceroys when Mexico was controlled by Spain
33
How does a growing urban population contribute to pollution
people in cities use more water
waste is moved from cities to rural areas
there are no regulation on pollution
more people in cities drive cars
34
Which of the following characteristics describe a chaparral biome?
comfortable temperature; good for growing crops
wet winters, dry summers, high winds, low-growing plants
mild climate, low winds, tropical storms
hot, daily rain, high humidity
35
The same group who controlled Mexico's wealth for many centuries still does. Which group?
Catholic clergy
Caudillos
cartels
small group of landowners
36
In what areas of Mexico is the population density the greatest
Central Plateau and Southern Highlands
Yucatan and Gulf of Mexico
Copper Canyon and Sierra Madre Occidental
Gulf Coastal Plain and Sierra Madre Oriental
37
A climate zone that occurs as elevation increases is known as a
tropical climate zone
horizontal climate zone
chaparral climate zone
vertical climate zone
38
Chichen Itza is a famous temple built by which indigenous civilization in Mexico?
Aztec
Maya
Olmec
Conquistadors
39
About how much of Mexico's electricity is generated by oil and natural gas?
about 1/4
about 3/4
about 1/3
about 1/2
40
What was the purpose of NAFTA
to curb the illegal drug trade in Mexico
to provide more industry based jobs for Mexican workers
to encourage more foreign countries to invest in Mexico
to eliminate trade barriers between Mexico, the US, Canada
