A rapidly growing city (Edexcel GCSE Geography A): Quizzes
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Where are rapidly growing cities typically found?
Where are rapidly growing cities typically found?
Developing or emerging countries
What was Mexico City's approximate population in the 1950s?
What was Mexico City's approximate population in the 1950s?
2 million people
What was Mexico City's approximate population by 2024?
What was Mexico City's approximate population by 2024?
22 million residents
How many times did Mexico City's population increase from the 1950s to 2024?
How many times did Mexico City's population increase from the 1950s to 2024?
More than ten-fold
What was Mexico City's annual growth rate during the 1950s?
What was Mexico City's annual growth rate during the 1950s?
5.5%
What was Mexico City's annual growth rate by 2024?
What was Mexico City's annual growth rate by 2024?
Approximately 1% per year
How many primary factors drive Mexico City's rapid urban growth?
How many primary factors drive Mexico City's rapid urban growth?
Three factors
What characterised natural increase in Mexico City during the 1950s?
What characterised natural increase in Mexico City during the 1950s?
High births, falling deaths
What is the primary source of migrants to Mexico City?
What is the primary source of migrants to Mexico City?
Rural areas within Mexico
Which is a push factor for rural-urban migration to Mexico City?
Which is a push factor for rural-urban migration to Mexico City?
Limited job opportunities
How does economic investment drive population growth in Mexico City?
How does economic investment drive population growth in Mexico City?
Creates job opportunities
What housing development occurred due to rapid population growth?
What housing development occurred due to rapid population growth?
Self-built housing & informal settle.
Which infrastructure system struggles with rising population demand?
Which infrastructure system struggles with rising population demand?
Water supply systems