Spatial Inequality in Mexico City

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

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urbanization.

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What do geographers call the unequal distribution of wealth and resources in a specific geographic area?

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spatial inequality

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Which of these is a major cause of rural decline in Mexico? A. crowding and pollution, B. loss of communal lands, C. rising standards of living, D. poverty and unemployment

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poverty and unemployment

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Which of these is a major effect of rural decline in Mexico? A. falling crime rates, B. rising living standards, C. increased urbanization, D. decreased spatial inequality

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increased urbanization

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Which of these is the most important "pull factor" that draws farm families to Mexico City? A. apartment living, B. communal land, C. economic opportunity, D. spatial inequality

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economic opportunity

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Which group in Mexico City enjoys the highest standard of living? Options: A. the "haves", B. the "have nots", C. the middle class, D. the working poor

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the "haves"

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As Mexico City has grown, it has seen increases in all of the following EXCEPT: crime rates, air pollution, poor slum neighborhoods.

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average family size.

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What does the Human Development Index measure?

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standard of living

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What is the main reason Mexico City's growth has slowed in recent years? A. rural revitalization, B. a decline in migration from rural areas, C. decreasing birth rate, D. increasing death rate

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a decline in migration from rural areas

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Which best describes a middle-class lifestyle in Mexico City? A. live in neighborhoods that may lack running water and electricity, B. hold high-paying jobs in business and government, C. live on large estates staffed by servants, D. live in houses or apartments and can usually afford some luxuries

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live in houses or apartments and can usually afford some luxuries