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- 1The unequal distribution of wealth or resources over a geographic area is calledspatial inequality
- 2What does the standard of living tell a geographer about a population?the overall comfort and well-being of a group or country
- 3Which city was built on the remains of the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan?Mexico City
- 4Which of the following is an example of urbanization?populations moving from rural areas to cities
- 5Rural decline occurs when rural populations experienceincreasing poverty.
- 6What advantage do large commercial farms have over most common Mexican farmers?They have more money and can produce more crops on their land.
- 7About what percentage of all Mexicans now live in urban areas?80%
- 8Many farmers in Mexico have migrated to metropolitan areas in order toall of the above
- 9The size of Mexico City over the past 50 years hasgrown a large amount.
- 10Which of the following is a problem associated with urbanization?heavy pollution
- 11Why is poor air quality an issue for city residents?It causes people to suffer from asthma.
- 12The "have nots" make up how much of the population of Mexico City?a majority
- 13A slum or tenement is most likely to have which type of people living in it?"have nots"
- 14What is typically the poorest population group in Mexico City?recent migrants
- 15A person who lives on an estate is most likely a member of theupper class
- 16Why have times become difficult for some middle-class Mexicans?They can no longer save money or send their children to private school.
- 17Where do spatial inequalities exist?Anywhere where differences in wealth affects how people live.
- 18What does the HDI stand for?Human Development Index
- 19What causes a country to rank higher or lower in the HDI than expected?differences between wealthy and poor individuals
- 20AguascalientesAguascalientes
- 21Baja CaliforniaMexicalli
- 22Baja California SurLa Paz
- 23CampecheCampeche
- 24CoahuilaSaltillo
- 25ColimaColima
- 26ChiapasTuxtla Gutierrez
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