Geo Chapter 7 Lesson 1

Mexico shares its southern border with the United States.

• True

• False

Mexico and Central America have four distinct seasons.

• True

• False

Mexico is an important oil-producing country.

• True

• False

The Caribbean Sea is a part of the Pacific Ocean.

• True

• False

The Caribbean attracts millions of tourists to the region each year.

• True

• False

Which of the following are common natural occurrences in Mexico?

• tornadoes

• earthquakes

• ice storms

• tsunamis

Which vertical climate zone in Mexico is also known as “hot land”?

• tierra templada

• tierra fría

• tierra buena

• tierra caliente

Why has Mexico’s oil production declined since 2004?

• There is too much conflict in Mexico.

• Its oil fields are old and starting to run out of oil.

• No one wants to buy the oil.

• Oil is not a good product to sell.

Which Caribbean country is a commonwealth of the United States?

• Puerto Rico

• Haiti

• Cuba

• Jamaica

What land, which is now a country, did Christopher Columbus first sight in 1492?

• Mexico

• Bahamas

• Costa Rica

• United States