Climate & Geography
The term used for the average weather over time in a particular place.
climate
These maps show cities, countries, and roads.
Political Maps
He is called the "Father of Mexican Independence."
"Who is Miguel Hidalgo?
Canada is part of this group, but the U.S. is not.
British Commonwealth
This mountain range and hills are found in the Midwest.
Ozark Mountains
This climate zone has no temperature extremes.
Temperate climate zone
These maps show mountains, rivers, and deserts.
Physical maps
The official language of Mexico.
Spanish
This phrase describes summer days in areas north of the Arctic Circle.
Land of the Midnight Sun
Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Maryland are part of this U.S. region.
Mid Atlantic Region
A zone that lies between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn.
Tropical Zone
This measures distance east or west of the Prime Meridian.
longitude
People of mixed European and Indigenous ancestry in Mexico.
Mestizos
This type of farm grows just enough food for a family’s survival.
subsistence farming
A large ranch in Mexico is called this.
Hacienda
latitude that is the northern boundary of the Torrid Zone
Tropic of Cancer
This measures distance north or south of the Equator.
Latitude
This peninsula was the center of the Mayan civilization.
What is the Yucatán Peninsula?
This is the patron saint of Mexico.
Our Lady of Guadalupe
A narrow sea inlet bordered by cliffs is called this.
fiord
This phrase refers to an area where the sun is visible for 24 hours.
What is the difference between a political map and a physical map?
A political map shows human-created divisions and boundaries, like countries, states, and cities. A physical map, on the other hand, focuses on the natural features of a place, such as mountains, rivers, and lakes.
This Mexican holiday is celebrated on May 5th.
Cinco de Mayo
What country in North America is a part of the British Commonwealth?
Canada
fine silt that is fertile
Loess