Name: 
 

Chapter 13 Mexico


Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 1. 
mc001-1.jpg
In the map above, which letter denotes the area with the highest population density?
A.
C
B.
E
C.
F
D.
D
 

 2. 
What is Mexico’s MOST valuable resource?
A.
timber
B.
petroleum
C.
mineral deposits
D.
natural gas
 

 3. 
What type of government does Mexico have?
A.
parliamentary democracy
B.
presidential democracy
C.
constitutional monarchy
D.
dictatorship
 

 4. 
What type of distribution of power does the government of Mexico have, and how do citizens participate in the government?
A.
confederation where citizens elect the two houses of the legislative branch
B.
federal where citizens vote for president, the Senate, and the Chamber of Deputies
C.
unitary where citizens do not participate in the government
D.
federal where citizens elect the two houses of the legislative branch
 

 5. 
What type of economy does Mexico have?
A.
mixed economy 
B.
market economy
C.
traditional economy
D.
command economy
 

 6. 
What is the name of the agreement signed in 1994 to create large free-trade zones?
A.
GDP
B.
Trans-Pacific Partnership
C.
NAFTA
D.
OECD
 

Multiple Response
Identify one or more choices that best complete the statement or answer the question.
 

 7. 
mr007-1.jpg
In the image above, the causes of air pollution and smog, and the solutions to the effects are missing. Which of the following are CAUSES of air pollution in Mexico City? Select ALL that apply.
 A.
climate
 B.
high altitude
 C.
location in a bowl-shaped crater
 D.
car exhaust and industry emissions
 

 8. 
mr008-1.jpg
In the image above, the causes of air pollution and smog, and the solutions to the effects are missing. The government of Mexico is working on solutions to the problems in Mexico City. Which of the following are SOLUTIONS? Select ALL that apply.
 A.
restrict vehicle use
 B.
ban vehicle use
 C.
encourage carpool, bus and train use
 D.
close factories on days with high pollution levels
 

Matching
 
 
grp001-1.jpg
The letters on the map of Mexico denote geographical features, bodies of water, or climate zones. Match the letters to their description.
A.
A
B.
B
C.
C
D.
D
E.
E
F.
F
 

 9. 

 subtropical climate
 

 10. 

 Gulf of Mexico
 

 11. 

 tropical climate
 

 12. 

 Pacific Ocean
 

 13. 

 cool or cold temperatures
 

 14. 

 Isthmus of Panama
 
 
The questions show the history of Mexico in the wrong order. Match the correct ORDER OF EVENTS below to the description of the event.

ORDER OF EVENTS
A.
First
B.
Second
C.
Third
D.
Fourth
E.
Fifth
 

 15. 

 Spain colonized Mexico.
 

 16. 

 Santa Anna fought the Texans at the Alamo and won.
 

 17. 

 Mexico negotiated the Gadsden Purchase with the United States for sale of lands in northern Mexico which are now Arizona and New Mexico.
 

 18. 

 Miguel Hidalgo led an independence movement from Spain and was defeated.
 

 19. 

 Santa Anna fought for Mexican independence and won.
 



 
Check Your Work     Start Over