University:
Bradley University
Course:
GES 101 | Principles of Earth Science
Academic year:

2024
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217

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4
Author:

Angelica Rose

Chapter 10 Section 1 Notes (The Geography of Mexico) • • What are the main physical characteristics that affect daily life in Mexico’s heartland region? How do Mexico’s four coastal plains regions differ? The Heartland Region Natural Hazards • • Mexico’s central plateau, or area of high, flat land, is geologically unstable. Mexico is located at the intersection of four tectonic plates. • Some mountains are active volcanoes. • Frequent earthquakes shake the land. Climate Factors • The mountains block rainfall in much of the central plateau. • • The southern end of the plateau receives more rain than the arid north. High elevation keeps temperatures mild year-round. The Coastal Regions 1. Northern Pacific Coast - Has a hot and arid climate. - Irrigation or artificial watering makes this some of the best farmland in Mexico. 2. Southern Pacific Coast -The Sierra Madre de Sur mountain range edges a narrow coast. - There is little farmland but a spectacular setting and tropical climate favor tourism. 3. Gulf Coastal Plain -Vast deposits of petroleum and natural gas are under the plain and Gulf of Mexico. -It is one of the major oil producing regions of the world. 4.Yucatan Peninsula -Rainfall dissolves the limestone bedrock, producing underground caverns that sometimes collapse, forming sinkholes. Mayan ruins attract tourists and archaeologists. Section 1 Review The geological instability of the central plateau a) is slowly dividing the plateau in half. b) produces dangerous volcanoes and earthquakes. c) causes heavy rainfalls. d) has created a flat, low land. Mayan ruins have attracted tourists and archaeologists to which region? a) the northern Pacific coastal plain b) the Gulf coastal plain c) the southern Pacific coastal plain d) the Yucatán peninsula

Why is the Mexican Plateau Considered the Heartland of Mexico

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