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Spatial Inequality
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The unequal distribution of wealth or resources in a geographic area, so that some places are richer than others.
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The Aztec Capital of TenochtitlanA
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an old mexico city (beautiful place)
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standard of living
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The overall level of comfort and well-being of a group or a country.
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1521 what happend to aztec empire?
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Spain conquers the Aztec Empire
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1821 What happend to mexico ?
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Mexico wins its independence from Spain
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by 1950
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Mexico City was a blend of modern and historic buildings.
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1970 population
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population reaches 7 million people
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1980 population
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population doubles to 14 million people
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Today
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– there are more than 19 million people
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WHY IS THE POPULATION
GROWING SO QUICKLY ??? |
Urbanization
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Urbanization
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The movement of people from rural to urban areas, resulting in the growth of urban areas.
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Rural(сельские) Decline
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Worsening economic conditions in the countryside, including rising unemployment and growing poverty. Rural decline drives migration to cities.
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Three types of farms
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Small privately owned
Larger communal lands (Ejidos, owned by a group of farmers) Large commercial farms for food export |
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Too Many People, Too Little Land
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Clean water is in short supply
Sanitation is difficult and aiding the spread of disease Roads are clogged with traffic High levels of air pollution |
