WorksheetsSpatial Inequality in Mexico City
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
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
What are the two main causes of rural decline? click TWO answers.
unemployment
poverty
high income
high standard of living
The ancient Aztec city of Tenochtitlan can be best described as CHOOSE TWO!!
a slum
luxurious
with a high standard of living
with low standards of living
Poll: Do you think problems with spatial inequality in Mexico City may appear in other parts of the world?
Yes, possibly in other areas around the world, but maybe not the U.S.
Yes, other areas of the world including the U.S. might have a similar problem
No, I think spatial inequality is unique to Mexico City
I am not sure
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 best describes a middle-class lifestyle in Mexico City?
living in neighborhoods that may lack running water/electricity
holding the highest paying jobs in business and government
living on large estates staffed by servants
live in houses or apartments and can usually afford some luxuries
why does the housing pictured above show a low standard of living?
the house may not be connected to the electrical grid
the house lacks access to running water
the house is made from poor quality or unsafe materials
all of the above
TRUE or FALSE: Mexico city is settled on land that was untouched by ancient civilizations.
TRUE
FALSE
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
Which description best describes the conditions in a slum?
many houses are shacks made of scrap metal/trash
houses may lack electricity or running water
streets in the area are often unpaved and full of litter
all of these describe slum conditions
What is the main reason Mexico City's growth has slowed in recent years?
rural areas are seeing fewer opportunities
decreasing birth rate, smaller families
decreasing death rate
a growth in migration from rural areas
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
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 movement of large numbers of people specifically to cities is known as...
emission
distortion
immigration
urbanization
