Megacities: Mexico City Flashcards
1
Q
by 2015, …..% of the world’s population will live in urban areas
A
70%
2
Q
by 2100, …..% of the planet’s terrestrial surface will be urbanised
A
75%
3
Q
the population of Mexico City is
A
20 million
4
Q
there are over ……………….. tacos and coffee bars where people can socialise
A
25,000
5
Q
there are……. murders a week and ………….. kidnappings a months in the ciy
A
- 3 murders a week
- 500 kidnappings a month
6
Q
much of the city is controlled by
A
gangs
7
Q
on a local level, there is a ……………… sense of community because:
A
strong sense of community
- communal dancing every Sunday in local squares
- bands playing in the streets every night
