The Aztec Environment-The Aztec people lived in the Valley of Mexico located in south-central Mexico. The valley is about 7,000 feet above sea level and is surrounded by high mountains on all but the northern side. The valley is a closed hydrographic unit, which means water flowing down the mountains drains into a series of shallow, marshy lakes, all of which are interconnected.
The relatively high elevation of the Valley of Mexico results in a climate generally cooler than what would be expected, which would be nice in the hot summers. The average temperature of the region is around 12 de…
