Question 1
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The unequal distribution of wealth or resources over a geographic area is called...
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spatial inequality
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increasing poverty
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urbanization
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rural decline
Question 2
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What does the standard of living tell a geographer about a population?
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the overall comfort and well-being of a group or country
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If the population is decreasing or increasing
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How much water the population gets.
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If the population has more boys or girls.
Question 3
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Which city was built on the remains of the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan?
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Mexico City
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Tenochtitlan
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Chihuahua
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Mexicalli
Question 4
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Which of the following is an example of urbanization?
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populations moving from rural areas to cities
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populations moving from cities to rural areas
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People painting walls.
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Children not attending school
Question 5
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Rural decline occurs when rural populations experience
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increasing poverty.
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decreasing poverty.
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more job offers.
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increase of population
Question 6
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What advantage do large commercial farms have over most common Mexican farmers?
Question 7
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About what percentage of all Mexicans now live in urban areas?
Question 8
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The size of Mexico City over the past 50 years has...
Question 9
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Which of the following is a problem associated with urbanization?
Question 10
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Why is poor air quality an issue for city residents?
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It causes people to suffer from asthma.
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It causes people to suffer from diabetes.
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People can't go to the park.
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People suffer from Earthquakes
Question 11
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The "have nots" make up how much of the population of Mexico City?
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a majority
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a minority.
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10%
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99%
Question 12
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A slum or tenement is most likely to have which type of people living in it?
Question 13
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What is typically the poorest population group in Mexico City?
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recent migration
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people without work
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"haves"
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people with big houses
Question 14
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A person who lives on an estate is most likely a member of the...
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upper class
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"have not"
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recent migrations
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people without a job.
Question 15
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Why have times become difficult for some middle-class Mexicans?
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They can no longer save money or send their children to private school.
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The lower class steal their food.
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They get fired.
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They can't go to the park.
Question 16
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Where do spatial inequalities exist?
Question 17
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What does the HDI stand for?
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Human Development Index
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Heavy Density Inside
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House Department Inn
Question 18
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What causes a country to rank higher or lower in the HDI than expected?