Understanding Spatial Inequality in Mexico City

The unequal distribution of wealth or resources over a geographic area is called

• communal lands

• Spatial inequality

• rural decline

• Technological advancement

What does the standard of living tell a geographer about a population?

• the overall comfort and well-being of a group or country

• how much money the wealthiest people in a country have

• the overall population in a group or country

• the size of a population's borders

What is an example of spatial inequality mentioned in the text?

• Equal distribution of resources

• Unequal distribution of wealth

• Technological advancement

• Environmental conservation

What is the geographical setting of Mexico City?

• A coastal plain

• A highland basin

• A desert

• A plateau

What term refers to people's overall level of comfort and well-being?

• Quality of life

• Standard of living

• Cost of living

• Way of life

Which city was built on the remains of the ancient city of Tenochtitlan?

• Guadalajara

• Puebla

• Mexico City

• Toluca

What is a key factor in Mexico City's growth?

• Industrialization

• Urbanization

• Rural decline

• Tourism

Urbanization in Mexico City has increased in the past 50 years. True or False?

• True

• False

Fill in the blank: Only around ______ percent of the land in Mexico is suitable for farming.

• 5

• 10

• 15

• 20

What is a challenge faced by small farmers in Mexico?

• Too much rain

• Lack of money for seeds and machinery

• Too many workers

• Excessive government support