chapter 10.1 mexico pg. 221. landforms 3 times the size of texas rugged central plateau, called the...
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Chapter 10.1
Mexico
Pg. 221
Landforms
• 3 times the size of Texas• Rugged central plateau, called the Mexican
plateau.• Three great mountain ranges: Sierra Madre
Occidental, Sierra Madre Del Sur, Sierra Madre Oriental.
• Mexico City is located in the Valley of Mexico.
Mexican Plateau
Mountains in Mexico
continued
• Mountains southeast of Mexico City include volcanoes.
• Earthquakes are also common.
• Mexico forms an isthmus – a narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas..
• Yucatan Peninsula is the flattest region and includes Cancun.
Climate, Biomes, and Natural Resources
• Climate varies by region. • Desert to tropical.• Northwestern Mexico is very dry, especially
in Baja California. Rains sweep into Mexico mostly from the east and southeast (Gulf of Mexico). Forested plains of southeastern Mexico have a tropical humid climate.
Mexico Climate Zones
Continued
• Hurricanes hit Mexico’s east coast, but can also happen on the Pacific Coast also.
• Climate changes with Mexico’s elevation.• Mexico does not have any major rivers.• Many mineral resources. Leading silver
producer.• Petroleum is Mexico’s most valuable
resource. (exported to U.S.)
Hurricane Dean
Mexico Pics