Question

which two of the following phrases correctly describe aspects of the climates and geographic features of mexico?
a. dry summer seasons

b. tropical lowlands

c. frigid winter seasons

d. tropical highlands

e. cool highlands

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze Mexico's climate and geography:

• B. tropical lowlands: Mexico has tropical lowland regions (e.g., coastal areas) with warm, tropical climates.
• D. tropical highlands: The highlands (e.g., central plateau) have tropical - influenced climates with cooler temps due to elevation but still tropical characteristics.
• A. dry summer seasons: Mexico’s summers in many regions (e.g., tropical areas) are rainy, not dry.
• C. frigid winter seasons: Mexico’s winters are generally mild, not frigid.
• E. cool highlands: While highlands are cooler, “tropical highlands” (D) better captures the tropical influence on highland climates.

Answer:

B. tropical lowlands, D. tropical highlands