The unequal distribution of wealth or resources over a geographic area is called...
spatial inequality
increasing poverty
urbanization
rural decline
What does the standard of living tell a geographer about a population?
the overall comfort and well-being of a group or country
If the population is decreasing or increasing
How much water the population gets.
If the population has more boys or girls.
Which city was built on the remains of the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan?
Mexico City
Tenochtitlan
Chihuahua
Mexicalli
Which of the following is an example of urbanization?
populations moving from rural areas to cities
populations moving from cities to rural areas
People painting walls.
Children not attending school
Rural decline occurs when rural populations experience
increasing poverty.
decreasing poverty.
more job offers.
increase of population
What advantage do large commercial farms have over most common Mexican farmers?
They have more money and can produce more crops on their land.
They have animals.
They travel more.
Their chance of winning a lottery is bigger.
About what percentage of all Mexicans now live in urban areas?
80%
60%
81%
70%
The size of Mexico City over the past 50 years has...
grown a large amount
grown a little amount
decrease in a big amount
decrease in a small amount
Which of the following is a problem associated with urbanization?
heavy population
decrease in population
Many people don't have job
People travel a lot.
Why is poor air quality an issue for city residents?
It causes people to suffer from asthma.
It causes people to suffer from diabetes.
People can't go to the park.
People suffer from Earthquakes
The "have nots" make up how much of the population of Mexico City?
a majority
a minority.
10%
99%
A slum or tenement is most likely to have which type of people living in it?
"have nots"
"haves"
What is typically the poorest population group in Mexico City?
recent migration
people without work
people with big houses
A person who lives on an estate is most likely a member of the...
upper class
"have not"
recent migrations
people without a job.
Why have times become difficult for some middle-class Mexicans?
They can no longer save money or send their children to private school.
The lower class steal their food.
They get fired.
They can't go to the park.
Where do spatial inequalities exist?
Anywhere where differences in wealth affects how people live.
In Germany.
In the sea.
In USA
What does the HDI stand for?
Human Development Index
Heavy Density Inside
House Department Inn
What causes a country to rank higher or lower in the HDI than expected?
differences between wealthy and poor individuals
similarities between wealthy and poor individuals
