Wanderlust World Wanderlust World - Located in western Mexico
- Consists of the Sierra Madre Occidental mountains and the Mexican Plateau
- The mountains are formed by the collision of the North American and Pacific plates
- The plateau is a high, flat area that lies between the mountains and the Pacific Ocean
- The climate is temperate in the mountains and tropical in the lowlands
- The vegetation is mostly coniferous forests in the mountains and tropical rainforest in the lowlands
- The region is home to a variety of wildlife, including wolves, bears, and deer
- The economy of the region is based on agriculture, mining, and tourism
Plateau Sierra Madre Oriental
- Located in eastern Mexico
- Consists of the Sierra Madre Oriental mountains and the Gulf Coastal Plain
- The mountains are formed by the collision of the North American and Caribbean plates
- The plain is a low, flat area that lies between the mountains and the Gulf of Mexico
- The climate is tropical in the lowlands and temperate in the mountains
- The vegetation is mostly tropical rainforest in the lowlands and coniferous forests in the mountains
- The region is home to a variety of wildlife, including jaguars, ocelots, and monkeys
- The economy of the region is based on agriculture, oil production, and tourism
Conclusions
- Both the Plateau Sierra Madre Occidental and Oriental are important physiographic regions of Mexico
- They are both formed by the collision of tectonic plates
- They have different climates, vegetation, and wildlife
- They are both home to important economic activities
- They are both popular tourist destinations