World Geography due 11-6-18



Geography of Mexico and Central America

1.       What is the geographical similarity between the Peaks of the Sierra Madre Occidental and Peaks Sierra Madre Oriental Mountains?
2.       Why is the soil in the plateaus of Northern Mexico so rich?
3.       What is normally used to determine borders in Central America?
4.       List the terrains found in the countries of Central America?
5.       What is the best way for a person to plan for an Earthquake?
6.       List the factors in Guatemala that make it ideal for growing coffee.
7.       What makes Panama the location chosen for the Panama Canal?
8.       Explain what an Isthmus is.
9.       Explain what a lock does
10.   How has the Panama Canal damaged the local environment?


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