Mexico

Squatters settle on someone else’s land without permission.

• True

• False

A plaza is a large piece of land owned by a church.

• True

• False

Migrant workers own the land they work.

• True

• False

What is the main reason many people stop working on farms in Mexico?

• poor health

• not enough farm work

• new labor laws

• land is too valuable

Mexico’s economy is based largely on

• oil exports.

• mining.

• agriculture and livestock.

• industry.

The poorest people in Mexico City usually live

• at the center of the city.

• near trolley and bus stops.

• on the outskirts of the city.

• near the plaza.

How is life in small villages different from life in large cities?

• In small villages, there are more jobs than there are in large cities.

• In small villages, there are many opportunities to meet new friends.

• People in small villages are more likely to know one another.

• Homes in small villages are always smaller than homes in large cities.

A problem facing all people living in Mexico City is

• increased pollution.

• having only a few farms.

• a lack of education.

• no place to buy food.