Mexico's Geography and Resources Quiz

What is the main geographical feature of central Mexico?

• Coastal plains

• Mountains and plateaus

• Tropical rainforests

• Desert regions

Which two peninsulas are part of Mexico?

• Yucatán and Florida

• Baja and Florida

• Baja and Yucatán

• Sierra Madre and Yucatán

What is the definition of a mesa?

• A mountain range

• A narrow strip of land

• A high, flat landform

• A volcanic crater

Where is Mexico's highest mountain, Pico de Orizaba, located?

• In the Sierra Madre Occidental

• On the Mesa Central

• On the Yucatán Peninsula

• In the Mesa del Norte

What natural occurrence in the central region helps enrich the soil?

• Heavy rainfall

• River flooding

• Volcanic activity

• Wind erosion

Which resource is Mexico's richest, producing over three million barrels daily?

• Silver

• Copper

• Zinc

• Oil

What type of farming provides just enough food for families in rural Mexico?

• Commercial farming

• Industrial farming

• Subsistence farming

• Cooperative farming

The Mexican Plateau is situated between which mountain ranges?

• The Sierra Madres

• The Andes Mountains

• The Rocky Mountains

• The Appalachian Mountains

What is the approximate height of Pico de Orizaba?

• 12,000 feet

• 15,000 feet

• 18,000 feet

• 21,000 feet

Which of these is NOT mentioned as a major agricultural product of Mexico?

• Cotton

• Rice

• Coffee

• Wheat