Geography of Mexico

Front

Which mountain range runs down the west coast of Mexico?

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Sierra Madre Occidental

Front

What is the Sierra Madre Oriental known for?

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Stretching up and down the east

Front

What is the Central Mexican Plateau also known as?

Back

The Altiplano

Front

What type of temperatures does the Altiplano have due to its elevation?

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Mild temperatures

Front

What natural feature blocks most rainfall in the Altiplano?

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Mountains

Front

Which mountains hug the southern coast of the Mexican Riviera?

Back

Sierra Madre del Sur

Front

Which resort city is a popular tourist destination on the Mexican Riviera?

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Cabo San Lucas

Front

What is the main geographical feature shown in the map?

Back

Sierra Madre Mountains

Front

What geological feature is common in the Yucatan Peninsula due to rainfall erosion?

Back

Sinkholes known as cenotes

Front

What attracts tourists and archaeologists to the Yucatan Peninsula?

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Ancient Mayan ruins