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Flashcards by Maria Fernanda Ruiz, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by Maria Fernanda Ruiz
over 10 years ago
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| Question | Answer |
| The unequal distribution of wealth or resources over a geographic area is called | spatial inequality |
| What does the standard of living tell a geographer about a population? | the overall comfort and well-being of a group or country |
| Which city was built on the remains of the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan? | Mexico City |
| Which of the following is an example of urbanization? | populations moving from rural areas to cities |
| Rural decline occurs when rural populations experience | increasing poverty. |
| What advantage do large commercial farms have over most common Mexican farmers? | They have more money and can produce more crops on their land. |
| About what percentage of all Mexicans now live in urban areas? | 80% |
| Many farmers in Mexico have migrated to metropolitan areas in order to | all of the above |
| The size of Mexico City over the past 50 years has | grown a large amount. |
| Which of the following is a problem associated with urbanization? | heavy pollution |
| Why is poor air quality an issue for city residents? | It causes people to suffer from asthma. |
| The "have nots" make up how much of the population of Mexico City? | a majority |
| A slum or tenement is most likely to have which type of people living in it? | "have nots" |
| What is typically the poorest population group in Mexico City? | recent migrants |
| A person who lives on an estate is most likely a member of the | upper class |
| Why have times become difficult for some middle-class Mexicans? | They can no longer save money or send their children to private school. |
| Where do spatial inequalities exist? | Anywhere where differences in wealth affects how people live. |
| What does the HDI stand for? | Human Development Index |
| What causes a country to rank higher or lower in the HDI than expected? | differences between wealthy and poor individuals |
| Aguascalientes | Aguascalientes |
| Baja California | Mexicalli |
| Baja California Sur | La Paz |
| Campeche | Campeche |
| Coahuila | Saltillo |
| Colima | Colima |
| Chiapas | Tuxtla Gutierrez |
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