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Most of Mexico is made up of a rugged central plateau called the?
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Central Mexican Plateau or Mexican Altiplano. In Spanish it is known as the Altiplano Central or Altiplanicie Mexicana.
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What is the dry rugged plateau of Spain?
meseta
The dry rugged plateau of Spain is called the?
The correct answer is the mesetta (muh SAY tah).
Is the central plateau of Mexico similar to the great plains of the United states?
No. While the American Great Plains are considered a broad expanse of flatland covered in prairie, the Mexican Central Plateau is mostly a highland akin to the Scottish Highlands, but with subtropical climate and volcanic soils. This means the Mexican Plateau has a rugged topography, but very rich soils and temperate climate suitable for agriculture.
What is an area of high rugged land?
An area of high rugged land is called a mountain. It also can be called a steep. It is characterized by a sharp rise above surrounding land.
What area of rugged terrain in the Edwards Plateau near the Balcones Escarpment?
The area of rugged terrain in the Edwards Plateau near the Balcones Escarpment is known as the Texas Hill Country. It is characterized by its scenic hills, valleys, rivers, and limestone cliffs, creating a diverse and unique landscape. The region is popular for outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, and exploring caves.
Does Mexico have tropical climate?
Northern Mexico is part of the Sonoran and Chihuahuan deserts, so it has a dry, arid climate. The Mexican central plateau, where Mexico City and many other cities are located, has a temperate climate, such as San Francisco or Los Angeles in the United States. Southern Mexico has a more tropical climate, but as Mexico has a rugged topography, some parts of the south have a "mountain jungle" climate that is incredibly humid, but temperate.
What is the term for dry rugged plateau in Spain?
meseta
An area of high rugged land?
A rugged terrain is one which is not a plateau or even. Think hilly or eroded as in the highlands like the Judean hills or the Ethiopian Highlands.
Why does Mexico have tropical climate?
Northern Mexico is part of the Sonoran and Chihuahuan deserts, so it has a dry, arid climate. The Mexican central plateau, where Mexico City and many other cities are located, has a temperate climate, such as San Francisco or Los Angeles in the United States. Southern Mexico has a more tropical climate, but as Mexico has a rugged topography, some parts of the south have a "mountain jungle" climate that is incredibly humid, but temperate.
Which of virginia's regions is the most rugged?
appalachian plateau, west
What is the geography of ancient Phoenicia?
mostly desert with a high central plateau surrounded by rugged mountains
What are the geographical regions of Mexico?
There are 6 regions:Yucatan PeninsulaChiapas HighlandSouthern UplandsPacific NorthwestGulf Coastal PlainMexican Plateau
