TCi Ch. 9 Review (Spatial Inequality in Mexico City)

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Which of the following best describes Spatial Inequality?

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An unequal distribution of wealth and resources in an area

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The movement of large numbers of people specifically to cities is known as...

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urbanization

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Which statement does NOT fit the geographic setting of Mexico City? Mexico City is in a coastal area, near the Gulf, The city is located in a basin known as the Valley of Mexico, The city is surrounded by mountains, The area has a mild climate and rich soil

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Mexico City is in a coastal area, near the Gulf

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TRUE or FALSE: Mexico city is settled on land that was untouched by ancient civilizations.

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FALSE

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Which of these is a major cause of rural decline in Mexico? Options: crowding and pollution, loss of communal lands, rising standards of living, poverty and unemployment

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poverty and unemployment

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TRUE or FALSE: From 1970 to today, Mexico City's population has grown from around 8 million people to over 21 million.

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TRUE

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The overall comfort of a group or country is known as...

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standard of living

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TRUE or FALSE: Most Mexican farmers in the countryside enjoy a high standard of living and wealth.

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FALSE

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Which of the following is the MOST important "pull factor" (benefit to moving) that draws farm families to Mexico City? great apartment living, communal land is easy to find, increased economic opportunity, spatial inequality

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increased economic opportunity

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Which of these is a major effect of rural decline in Mexico? Options: falling crime rates in urban areas, rising living standards for all, increased urbanization of the country, decreased spatial inequality

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increased urbanization of the country