1.5 Human-Environmental Interaction 

Built Environment : Mexico

Built Environments 

• Metropolitan Cathedral Built between 1573 and 1813, this cathedral is an example of colonial architecture. The exterior of the cathedral shows European influences. 

• Castillo Chapultepec This 18th-century building was once the home of Mexican Emperor Maximilian I and his wife, Empress Carlota. 

• National Palace This government building is the office and official residence of the President of Mexico. The National Palace also contains art by Diego Rivera.

Humans overcoming and applying possibilism 

• Irrigating Dry Areas: In northern Mexico, where the climate is arid, farmers have adopted irrigation techniques to cultivate crops such as cotton, wheat, and vegetables.

• Growing Corn in Mountains: People in mountain areas found ways to grow corn that could handle the cold and thin air. They have developed maize varieties adapted to these conditions

• Building Near the Coast: Cities by the sea in Mexico use strong buildings and walls to stay safe from hurricanes and rising water.

• Mining Near Volcanoes: Miners use technology and safety measures to extract resources like silver, demonstrating how humans exploit resources in geologically challenging areas.