Geography of Mexico
Author: Kathleen Simpson
Introduction
• This book is about the geography of Mexico
• Most of the country is too dry to from but some parts are rich on oils or minerals
• Mexico physical features have helped determine where people live
Chapter 1 Physical geography of Mexico
• Mexico is part of Latin America, The United States sits on Mexico Northern Border
• Mexico is a large country, about 3 times the size of Texas and its broken into six different regions
Central/Baja Plateu
• It is the largest desert {Chihuahua Desert} in North America
• The Trans-Mexican Belt had spit out more then 10 Billions of lava when it was active
• The Sororan Desert covers most of Baja
Pacific Lowlands• Farther south, the
lowlands have a tropical climate with more precipitation
• The Gulf of Mexico stretches south from Texas to the Isthmus of Tehaun tepec
• The North side of peninsula is covered with dry sand and brush
Southern Highlands
• The Southern Highlands are south of central Plateau and Areas along the coast receive ample rain
• The you sum octant was once a trade route from Maya
Chapter 2: Human Geography of Mexico
• Much of Mexico is covered with mountains or deserts
• As a result Mexico's settlement pattern can be described as many people in a few places
The Crowded Central of Mexico • The soil is fertile as long as it
is irrigate • More than 70% of Mexico
population loves in cities• Not far form Mexico City
stand the country's 2 highest mountains volcanic peaks
• A famous Mexican artist painted murals on the palace walls the murals show even its walls from Mexico
Costal Areas of Full of Tourists
• Fishing and Tourism support many costal cities, and cruise ships arrive in port daily
• The main industries of the Yucatan Peninsula used to be farming and fishing
The Isolated South
• A main highway now passes through the Southern Highlands remain thinly populated
• Quit a few people there still speak make language , a main highway passes through the capital
Chapter 3 “Mexico’s Resource's and Economy”
• The geography has an big impact on a country's economy
• The United States is Mexico's largest business partner
• Guadalajara plants make electricity and plastic and a center of industry as well
• They have street vendors that sell everything from food to clothing to handcrafted goods
Natural Resources and Tourism
• Mexico has one of the largest oil reserves in the world
• Natural wonder and Mexican volcanoes feed businesses
Farming
• Relativity few people earn a living farming in Mexico and only about 13% of Mexico's land is curable
• The Chiapas region is the poorest in the region and life there is often difficult
Conclusion
• Mexico is a land of great contrast
• The neighboring U.S buys most of Mexico
• Mexico is a land of economic contrasts the nation is rich in natural resources
Questions • CH.1-1:Mexico is part of
what region and what border does Northern Mexico sit on?
• CH.1-2:Did Mexico have any volcanoes and was there any desserts?
• CH.1-3:The Gulf of Mexico stretches South where from where to where ?
• CH.1-4:About how much rain does the coast receive?
• CH.2-1:What supported many Costal cities and cruise ships arrive in import daily?
• CH.2-2:What passes through the cities and how is it useful?
• CH.3-1:Who is Mexico's Largest business partner and why ?
• CH.3-2:Mexico has one of the largest reserves what is t and where can you find it ?
Question 1-1
• CH.1-1:Mexico is part of what region and what border does Northern Mexico sit on?
Question 1-2
• CH.1-2:Did Mexico have any volcanoes and was there any desserts?
Question 1-3
• CH.1-3:The Gulf of Mexico stretches South where from where to where ?
Question 1-4
• CH.1-4:About how much rain does the coast receive
Question 2-1
• CH.2-1:What supported many Costal cities and cruise ships arrive in import daily
Question 2-2
• CH.2-2:What passes through the cities and how is it useful?
Question 3-1
• CH.3-1:Who is Mexico's Largest business partner and why ?
Question chapter 3-2
• CH.3-2:Mexico has one of the largest reserves what is t and where can you find it ?
