Increasing inequalities (Edexcel GCSE Geography A): Flashcards
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Main effect of rapid urban growth in cities
Main effect of rapid urban growth in cities
Extreme differences between rich & poor areas
Mexico City minimum wage (daily)
Mexico City minimum wage (daily)
~$13 (278 pesos)
Proportion earning less than minimum wage in Mexico City
Proportion earning less than minimum wage in Mexico City
Around one third of workers
Income ratio: wealthiest 20% vs poorest 20% in Mexico City
Income ratio: wealthiest 20% vs poorest 20% in Mexico City
13 times more
Average school years for poorest 10% in Mexico City
Average school years for poorest 10% in Mexico City
2 years
Average school years for richest 10% in Mexico City
Average school years for richest 10% in Mexico City
12 years
What shanty towns lack
What shanty towns lack
Running water, electricity, nearby food shops
Materials used to build informal homes
Materials used to build informal homes
Inadequate and waste materials
Days per week many residents work
Days per week many residents work
Seven days a week
Geographic feature surrounding Mexico City
Geographic feature surrounding Mexico City
Mountains
Number of cars in Mexico City
Number of cars in Mexico City
Over 5 million
Daily rubbish generated by Mexico City (tonnes)
Daily rubbish generated by Mexico City (tonnes)
13,000 tonnes
What mountains do to pollutants in Mexico City
What mountains do to pollutants in Mexico City
Trap them, increasing air pollution
Health impact of Mexico City's pollution
Health impact of Mexico City's pollution
Respiratory diseases
Employment issue caused by rapid urbanisation
Employment issue caused by rapid urbanisation
Under-employment (working but insufficient income)