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urban geo developed vs. developing
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Geography
Undergraduate 2
10/24/2012

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most urbanization is happening in the ____________ world
Definition
developing
Term
latin america, asia and africa are all experincing ___________
Definition
urbanization
Term
what is the cause of urbanization in developing world
Definition
rural to urban migration
Term
____________ growth is slower than population growth in developing cities
Definition
economic
Term
what are popping up on the outskirts of cities in the developing world?
Definition
squatter settlements
Term
do squatter settlement typically have city services?
Definition
no
Term
what are the two types of economic systems
Definition
formal economy
and
informal economy
Term
type of economy that is taxed and regulated about half of the economy of developing world cities come from this
Definition
formal economy
Term
economic activites that are unregulated by the government ex. bartering, street vendors
Definition
informal economy
Term
people in the formal economy typically live where
Definition
in planned residential neighborhoods
Term
how do people in squatter settlements get the government to recognize their settlement and provide services
Definition
by making imporvements to their "homes"
Term
central cities have the best access to ________ and __________
Definition
services and infrastructure
Term
how many people live in mexico city
Definition
20-25 million people
Term
mexico city is the ____ largest city in the world
Definition
3rd
Term
most growth in mexico city since the 1950's is due to _________________.
Definition
in-movement
Term
how far does mexico city sprawl
Definition
15 miles in each direction
Term
what shape is mexico city in
Definition
a bowl; tough setting
Term
what elevation is downtown mexico city at
Definition
7500 feet
Term
what high are the mountains around mexico city
Definition
8,000-11,000 feet
Term
what is the core of mexico city
Definition
zocalo "the plaza" (where aztecs had major temple and where spanish established main cathedral)
Term
what 5 ways is mexico city different than an american city
Definition
1) more densely populated
2) greater reliance on public transportation
3) zocalo is not automobile friendly
4) historic core has remained the plaza
5) less zoning
Term
twice the population or more of the next largest city in the country
Definition
primate city
Term
how many people a day arrive in mexico city?
Definition
3,000
Term
how many people in mexico city live in inadequate housing (formal though)
Definition
6 million
Term
how many people in mexico city live without access to running water
Definition
10 million
Term
how many people in mexico city have limited access to healthcare
Definition
7 million
Term
primate citys have major ___________ signifance
Definition
economic
Term
mexico city is in the middle of an ____________ __________ ________
Definition
active earthquake zone
Term
what is mexico city built over
Definition
old lake bed
Term
mexico city has a problem with subsidence. what is that?
Definition
the ground is shrinking
Term
mexico city has a lack of _______ & __________
Definition
sewers & water
Term
how many factories are in mexico city that contribute to the smog
Definition
10,000
Term
what is the average speed of an automobile in mexico city contributing to the city's smog problem
Definition
6 mph
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