Part one of term paper
is the capital of Mexico and the second largest city in the world. About 9 1/3 million people live in . area size is 579 sq. mi. lies 7,525 feet above sea level in the high, oval-shaped Valley of Mexico. has more than 350 neighborhood districts called colonias. Like Mexican towns, many colonias have plazas(public squares). Churches, marke ...

Part two of term paper
... an environmental catastrophe in the near future. Mountains surround the valley Mexico City is in, and there is no natural drainage through them. Canals carry rain water out of the valley, but especially heavy rains may cause floods. Since the 1930's parts of the city have been sinking as much as 1 foot a year and new buildings are constructed with special foundation to prevent them from sinking. Mexico City's high altitude gives it a mild climate and the nights are cool throughout the year, al ...