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How have tectonic plates influenced Mexico's geographic features?
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∙ 13y ago
Located atop three tectonic plates (North American, Pacific and Cocos Plates), Mexico is one of the most geologically active regions of Earth. This has resulted in a varied topography, which includes the three Sierra Madre mountain ranges, the Mexican Altiplano (or Central Mexican Plateau) and the flat lands of the Yucatan Peninsula. Also, The Tropic of Cancer (23
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoLocated atop three tectonic plates (North American, Pacific and Cocos Plates), Mexico is one of the most geologically active regions of Earth. This has resulted in a varied topography, which includes the three Sierra Madre mountain ranges, the Mexican Altiplano (or Central Mexican Plateau) and the flat lands of the Yucatan Peninsula. Also, The Tropic of Cancer (23° 26' 22'' N) effectively divides the country into northern temperate and southern subtropical zones.
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∙ 9y agoThe Cocos Plate is an oceanic tectonic plate under the Pacific Ocean. Mexico is located on top of this tectonic plate.
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Does northeast tradewinds affect mexicos climate?
yes
What is mexicos climate in the winter?
It depends on the region you are talking about. There are places such as the Mayan Riviera where winter is hardly felt and there are places such as Creel in the Sierra Madre Occidental with seasonal snowfalls.
What are new Mexicos coastlines lakes and rivers?
The Rio Grande and Pecos River are the major rivers in New Mexico. The major lakes in New Mexico are Elephant Butte Reservoir, Conchas Lake, and Navajo Reservoir.
How do you think Mexicos geography affects movement and communication between different parts of the country?
It has a relatively large impact on Mexico's transport and communications. The hilly terrain has prevented any navigable rivers from forming in Mexico; also rail transport is difficult at certain points.
What river in part forms the southern border of the US?
The Rio Grande, Spanish for grand river, forms the southern border of the United States, but it only forms the border between Texas and Mexico. New Mexico is not bordered by the Rio Grande, for example, but rather the Rio Grande runs through New Mexico.The only river that partially forms the southern border of the U.S. is the Rio Grande on the Texas/Mexico border.The rest of America's souther border with Mexico is a land border in souther New Mexico, Arizona, & Colorado.
How are mexicos locations climates and physical features also be natural resources?
nothing
What physical features makes up most of mexicos land?
don't matter!!
What are some of Mexico's land features?
part of mexicos lands or desert are very dry
When did Mexicos Got Talent end?
Mexicos Got Talent was created on 2010-02-12.
What type of animal is road runner?
its a bird,,,mexicos state bird its a bird,,,mexicos state bird
What two physical features make up most of mexicos land?
y would i give u the anwser
Where is Mexicos mom?
Spain
What are mexicos main foods?
tacos
Who is mexicos best defender?
He is Marques.
What is mexicos interior like?
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What is Mexicos gnp?
1.149 trillion
What is central mexicos climate?
hot
