Mexico

Describe what Mexico City is like

Mexico City is the second-city & most densely populated urban area. It is very polluted. The surrounding mountains trap the air creating smog(a mixture of smoke, chemicals, & fog.) Both wealth & poverty exist in this area. The slum is right next to modern offices, museums, & universities.

What early culture in Mexico did the Spanish conquer

The Conquistadors conquered the Aztecs

Where are Mexico's fastest growing industrial centers

The fastest growing industrial centers in Mexico is along the U.S. border.Wages are relatively low in Mexico. Many U.S. & foreign companies have built factories in Mexico.

What is the Mexican Plateau

High mostly rugged region called the Mexican Plateau. The entire plateau spreads between two mountain ranges that higher. The Sierra Madre Oriental is in the east. Sierra Madre Occidental is on the west. Make up what's called the "mother range"

What do you think would be Mexico's most important resource if it did not have oil

If there were no oil, minerals were the most valuable resource. They produce the following: silver, copper, gold, lead, & zinc

What is the Yucatan Peninsula

It is mostly flat. Limestone rock underlie much of the area. Erosion there created caves & sinkholes. Many of the sinkholes are filled with water

What are Mexico's four culture regions? Describe a feature of each

Mexico City- The region provides jobs & educational opportunities. It is densely populated urban area. It is very polluted from smog Central Mexico- established as mining or ranching center during colonial period. Colonial heritage still seen today. It has many fertile valleys. Northern Mexico- richest & modest area. This area trades with United States. Monterrey & Tijuana are major cities here. Maquiladoras factories are built along the Mexican borders. American television, music, & other forms of entertainment are popular. Southern Mexico- Least populated & industrialized region. Many people here speak Indian languages & Practice traditional ways of life. Subsistence farming & slash-and-burn agriculture are common. Southern Mexico is vital to the economy. Sugar cane & coffee are two major exports. Oil along the Gulf coast has increased in recent years. Yucatan Peninsula has also grown in recent years. The Maya ruins, beautiful beaches, & clear blue water have made tourism very important

What was Mexico like in colonial times

Mexico was mixed with Spanish & American Indians. The cultures mixed. Africans were brought over as slaves; as the Africans & Europeans mixed, they were called mulattoes. Life was greatly influenced by the catholic church. Church outposts & missions were scattered throughout the region. In addition the Mexicans wanted to find gold & silver. American Indians & African slaves did most of the physical labor.

How does the climate of Mexico City differ from the climate in the South

Mexico's south have warm temperatures & summer rainy seasons. Mexico City cool temperatures & freezing temperatures

Who began the revolt that lead to Mexico's independence

Miguel Hidalgo called for the independence from Spain in 1810. Prior to this Spain ruled Mexico for 300 years.

Explain how NAFTA has influenced Mexico

NAFTA is a free trade agreement between Mexico, U.S. & Canada. It to affect in 1994. It increased agricultural & industrial exports.

What factor helps classify Mexico as a developing country

Oil is an important export for Mexico. The area is Tourism. People go to visit old colonial cities, Maya & Aztec monuments.

What are Mexico's major physical features

Shares a long border with the U.S.. Part of the border is Mexico's major rivers. It's called the Rio Bravo. Other places along the border it is hard to tell where the U.S. & Mexico begin or end.

What Mexican Holiday honors Mexican ancestors

They celebrate the day of the dead

Which of the following was a way in which the Spanish affected Mexico during Colonial times

They set up missions & taught Christianity

Why do people love to travel to Mexico

To visit old colonial cities & Maya & Aztec monuments. They also like to visit the coastal cities & resorts.

What physical features make up much of central Mexico

plateaus & mountains. the interior landscape of Mexico consists of a high, mostly rugged region called the Mexican Plateau. The lowest point is more than a half mile above sea level. The highest point is more than two miles above sea level