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1
Which of the following programs aims to reduce the emission of greenhouse gases?
REDD+
Muévete en Bici
Border 2020
Ecobici
2
Which of the following is a major challenge brought on by rapid urban growth?
increased waste accumulation
decreased infrastructure
fewer consumers
less toxic haze
3
Which of the following characteristics describe a chaparral biome?
hot, daily rainfall, high humidity
wet winters, dry summers, high winds, low-growing plants
a comfortable temperature good for growing certain crops
mild climate, low winds, tropical storms
4
The caudillos who ruled Mexico in the 1800s were similar to
the Spanish settlers who grew cash crops to export to Europe
the Spanish settlers who owned large tracts of land.
the viceroys when Mexico was controlled by Spain.
the mestizos who populated Central Mexico.
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On what type of physical feature is Mexico located?
a group of highlands
a land bridge
a plateau
a peninsula
6
Which of the following best describes arts and culture in Mexico today?
representing only indigenous cultures
a blend of indigenous cultures and Spanish heritage
nearly identical to European arts and culture
the same as arts and culture in the United States
7
Mexico is the world's leading producer of
lead.
crude oil
gold.
silver
8
How does a growing urban population contribute to pollution?
Waste is moved from cities to rural areas.
There are no regulations on pollution.
More people in cities drive cars.
People in cities use more water.
9
The value of goods and services produced within a country in a year is its
yearly income.
gross domestic product.
total national product.
annual export.
10
Which of these landforms lies between the Sierra Madre Occidental & the Sierra Madre Oriental?
the Yucatán Peninsula
the Gulf Coastal Plain
the Mexican Plateau
the Southern Highlands
11
Which of the following has NOT led to deforestation in Mexico?
ignorance of the consequences of environmental mismanagement
increased rainfall
clearing land to create new areas to grow food
clearing land for settlement
12
What is true of rivers and lakes in Northern Mexico?
They support diverse aquatic life.
They are some of the longest and largest in the world.
They are famous for shrimp.
There are few of them, and they are small.
13
Deforestation results in
a decrease in exports.
an increase in rural population.
an increase in natural resources.
a decrease in biodiversity.
14
What is a maquiladora?
a business center
.a free trade agreement between Mexico and another country
an area in which trade restrictions do not apply
a manufacturing plant in Mexico owned by a foreign company
15
The availability of water in Mexico has been most affected by
the clearing of forests for agriculture.
the migration of people from urban to rural areas.
the small amount of land available for farming.
an increase in droughts due to climate change.
16
A climate zone that occurs as elevation increases is known as a
vertical climate zone.
tropical climate zone.
chaparral climate zone.
horizontal climate zone.
17
In what areas of Mexico is the population density greatest?
the Gulf Coastal Plain and the Sierra Madre Oriental
the Yucatán Peninsula and the Gulf of Mexico
Copper Canyon and the Sierra Madre Occidental
the Central Plateau and the Southern Highlands
18
Which of the following is a cause of desertification in the northern part of Mexico?
sustainable development
pollution of water, air, and land
high demand for water resources
deforestation
19
What is a primate city?
a city with over 1 million people
a city that dominates a country's economy
a big city made up of several large and small cities
a city built around a Spanish mission
20
Who controlled Mexico's wealth for many centuries & still controls most of Mexico's wealth.
a small group of landowners
caudillos
the Catholic clergy
the cartels
21
How can desertification cause an increase in urbanization?
Fewer people have to farm for a living.
More land is cleared and developed as cities grow.
People move to cities to find resources.
People in cities use fewer resources.
22
When the Spanish arrived in Mexico, they established the Catholic Church and began
republicanism.
urbanism.
Catholicism.
syncretism.
23
Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences Mexico's climates?
vertical climate zones
marine systems
the northeast trade winds
regional high pressure systems
24
What was the purpose of NAFTA?
to encourage more foreign countries to invest in Mexico
to provide more industry-based jobs for Mexican workers
to curb the illegal drug trade in Mexico
eliminate trade barriers between Mexico, U. S., and Canada
25
Land sinks and settles to a lower level due to different natural & human-caused factors is
desertification.
deforestation.
sustainable development.
land subsidence.
26
Mexico City is trying to reduce air pollution by getting people to
ride bicycles instead of drive.
move to rural areas.
buy carbon credts.
use public transportation.
27
Which crop native to Mexico did landowners grow to export to Spain as a cash crop?
cacao
potatoes
wheat
beans
28
In which of the following climate zones are apples most likely to be grown?
Tierra Caliente
Tierra Helada
Tierra Templada
Tierra Fria
29
Mexicans of mixed Spanish and indigenous heritage are
conquistadors.
mestizos
maquiladoras.
Mayan.
30
About how much of Mexico's electricity is generated by oil and natural gas?
about one-fourth
about one-third
about one-half
about three-fourths
