What is one of the major geographical challenges faced by Mexico City?
How Mexico City Grew So LARGE And Why It's Facing An Existential Problem

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Overpopulation without infrastructure
Lack of historical sites
Sinking due to its location
Frequent hurricanes
2.
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Which civilization transformed the area into a thriving city before the Spanish conquest?
Aztec
Olmec
Inca
Maya
3.
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What was the impact of the Spanish conquest on Tenochtitlan?
It became a trade hub
It was preserved as a historical site
It was largely destroyed and rebuilt as Mexico City
It was abandoned
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After gaining independence, what role did Mexico City play in the newly formed country?
It became a small town
It was no longer significant
It retained its status as the political and cultural capital
It was divided into smaller cities
5.
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What is a significant environmental challenge faced by Mexico City due to its geography?
Air pollution trapped by the valley
Frequent tornadoes
Excessive rainfall
Lack of sunlight
6.
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What is a primary reason for Mexico City's sinking?
Excessive rainfall
Deforestation
Construction of skyscrapers
Extraction of groundwater
7.
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What type of soil contributes to Mexico City's sinking problem?
Sandy soil
Clay soil
Rocky soil
Loamy soil
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