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Question	Answer
The unequal distribution of wealth or resources over a geographic area is called	spatial inequality
What does the standard of living tell a geographer about a population?	the overall comfort and well-being of a group or country
Which city was built on the remains of the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan?	Mexico City
Which of the following is an example of urbanization?	populations moving from rural areas to cities
Rural decline occurs when rural populations experience	increasing poverty.
What advantage do large commercial farms have over most common Mexican farmers?	They have more money and can produce more crops on their land.
About what percentage of all Mexicans now live in urban areas?	80%
Many farmers in Mexico have migrated to metropolitan areas in order to	all of the above
The size of Mexico City over the past 50 years has	grown a large amount.
Which of the following is a problem associated with urbanization?	heavy pollution
Why is poor air quality an issue for city residents?	It causes people to suffer from asthma.
The "have nots" make up how much of the population of Mexico City?	a majority
A slum or tenement is most likely to have which type of people living in it?	"have nots"
What is typically the poorest population group in Mexico City?	recent migrants
A person who lives on an estate is most likely a member of the	upper class
Why have times become difficult for some middle-class Mexicans?	They can no longer save money or send their children to private school.
Where do spatial inequalities exist?	Anywhere where differences in wealth affects how people live.
What does the HDI stand for?	Human Development Index
What causes a country to rank higher or lower in the HDI than expected?	differences between wealthy and poor individuals
Aguascalientes	Aguascalientes
Baja California	Mexicalli
Baja California Sur	La Paz
Campeche	Campeche
Coahuila	Saltillo
Colima	Colima
Chiapas	Tuxtla Gutierrez

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