chapter 5 lesson 1 a rugged land page 172. isthmus narrow strip of land that connects two larger...
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Chapter 5Lesson 1
A Rugged LandPage 172
IsthmusNarrow strip of land that
connects two larger land areas.
PeninsulaPiece of land that is mostly
surrounded by water.
PlateauRaised plain that covers a large
area.
Mexico’s LandformsThe Plateau of Mexico is Mexico’s
largest physical feature. Most of the Mexican people live here.
The two mountain ranges are the Sierra Madre Occidental and Sierra Madre Oriental.
SierraRugged chain of mountains.
Tierra Caliente“hot land”Sea level – 3,000 feetHot summers, mild winters, no
frost
frostIce crystals that form on a
surface when dew or water freezes
Tierra templada“temperate land”3,000 – 6,000 feet50 degrees – 80 degreesMost of the Mexican farms are
here, and most of the people live here.
Tierra fria“cold land”6,000 +High mountain peaks are cold