Spatial Inequality in Mexico City: From Shacks to Skyscrapers

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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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What is a major cause of rural decline in Mexico?

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poverty and unemployment

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Major effect of rural decline in Mexico?

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increased urbanization

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What is the most important “pull factor” that draws farm families to Mexico City?

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economic opportunity

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Which group in Mexico City enjoys the highest standard of living?

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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., average family size., 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?

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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?

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live in houses or apartments and can usually afford some luxuries