Name: _________________________________________________ Period: _______________

Mexico Physical Features Quiz

1. Mexico has ___________ states that create The Mexican United States.
2. What are the differences between a state and a region?:
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3. Define the term Isthmus:
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4. Name 3 major bodies of water that surround the country of Mexico:
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2)
3)
5. What river runs along the Mexico-Texas border?
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6. Define the term Peninsula:
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7. What are the names of the 3 neighboring countries that border Mexico?
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2)
3)
8. What is the Yucatan Peninsulas contribution to Mexicos economy?
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9. Name all 6 physical regions of Mexico that we covered in class AND one
fact about each of these regions:
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10. The 4 Mexican states of Tiaxcala, Morelos, Puebla, and Mexico (Mexico
City) are all a part of what economic contributor of Mexico?
A) Tourism

B) The Industrial Triangle

C) NAFTA (Maquiladores)

D) Taco Bell

Extra Credit: What is the name of the most important economic region of
Mexico that is known for being the most populated part of the country? (Hint:
it lies between its two most well-known mountain ranges/physical regions)
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