Across
- 6. Mexican peninsula that bulges out into the Gulf of Mexico.
- 7. A narrow piece of land the connects two larger landmasses.
- 10. Hot land at sea level where major crops like bananas and sugarcane are grown.
- 11. Cold land best used for dairy farming and growing hearty crops like potatoes.
- 15. Dry seasons are longer the further away they get from this imaginary line.
- 16. Important waterway that is not a river but was built by people.
- 17. Central American country that produces oil and nickle.
- 19. Natural hazard that strikes in the summer and can cause great damage and deaths.
- 20. Besides silver, early explorers were attracted to Mexico for this mineral.
- 22. Temperate land that is higher in elevation which is great for coffee and corn crops.
- 23. One of Mexico's most important resources.
- 24. Largest lake in the region.
Down
- 1. Frozen land, highest in elevation.
- 2. Madre Mountain systems in Mexico that are in the east (Oriental) and west (Occidental).
- 3. Mineral used to make aluminum.
- 4. Spanish for Western.
- 5. Language of ancient Rome that influence the area.
- 8. Spanish for Eastern.
- 9. The plateau in the heartland of Mexico.
- 12. Another name for the Rio Grande which borders Mexico and USA.
- 13. Earthquakes and volcanoes are common in this area.
- 14. Peninsula which means "lower".
- 18. Largest country in the region.
- 21. Central American country that is poor but has a lot of mineral resources.