Vocabulary 1
a piece of land surrounded by water on three sides
peninsula
an intelligent and well-educated person
scholar
What are the names of the mountain ranges in Mexico?
Sierra Madre and Sierra Madre Oriental
Why might the climate on the Mexican Plateau be surprising?
It can be freezing even though it's considered tropical.
What is one scarcity in Mexico?
Water
the process by which rock or soil is gradually destroyed by wind, rain, or the sea
erosion
a poor farmer who owns or rents a small amount of land, either in the past or in poor countries
peasant
What kind of landscape is in the middle of Mexico?
What kinds of animals live in the tropical jungles in Mexico?
jaguars, monkeys, anteaters etc.
What were some of the first minerals that were mined in Mexico?
gold and silver
a situation in which there is not enough of something
scarcity
a building of people sent from a foreign land by a religious organization to spread its faith or provide educational, medical, and other assistance
mission
What is the name of Mexico's largest peninsula?
The Yucatan Peninsula
What animals live in the deserts in Mexico?
coyotes, cougars, deer, etc.
What are some of the minerals had high yields in Mexican mines?
copper, gold, lead, zinc
to bring wild animals or plants under control and use them in food production or as pets
domesticate
a large farm in a Spanish-speaking country
hacienda
What has erosion caused on the Yucatan peninsula?
caves and sinkholes
Why does the climate in Mexico vary?
The elevation
What is another name for petroleum?
oil or crude oil
someone who has one Hispanic parent and one Native American parent
mestizo
someone who is kept as a prisoner, especially in a war
captive
What does the Gulf coastal plain look like?
wide and flat
Where are Mexican beaches?
East & West coasts
Which country buys the most oil from Mexico?
The U.S.