The central plateau contains most of mexico’s population because this region has
a.) close connections with the united states
b.) a lower risk of earthquake than anywhere else in the country
c.) large deposits of petroleum and other natural resources
d.) the country’s best farmland and pleasant, mild climate

Match the term with the corresponding definition. 1. mountains 2. geographic position 3. latitude 4. oceans 5. pressure 6. land vs. water a. affects temperature by influencing the seasonal range of solar intensity b. despite being at similar latitudes, continental locations have a larger seasonal range in temperature than waterfront locations c. local topography predict temperature and precipitation d. thinner air less able to hold heat makes climate colder e. sea surface temperature influences air temperature and evaporation rates f. affects temperature, moisture, and storm tracks