(Spatial Inequality Class Review

Which of the following best describes Spatial Inequality?

• The unequal distribution of land between a country's citizens

• An unequal distribution of wealth and resources in an area

• The poor planning of a major urban setting

• Only providing wealth and resources to the poorest people in society

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

• emission

• distortion

• immigration

• urbanization

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

Which of these is a major cause of rural decline in Mexico?

• crowding and pollution

• loss of communal lands

• rising standards of living

• poverty and unemployment

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

• FALSE

• TRUE

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

• standard of living

• urbanization

• spatial inequality

• rural decline

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

• TRUE

• FALSE

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

Which of these is a major effect of rural decline in Mexico?

• falling crime rates in urban areas

• rising living standards for all

• increased urbanization of the country

• decreased spatial inequality

Which of the following are consequences of population growth in Mexico City? Select all that apply.

• lack of land for new housing, overcrowding

• poor air quality and pollution

• sanitation problems and more disease

• more access to education and art for everyone

• an increase in the number of jobs, lower crime rates