Analyze the technologies that have allowed humans to survive and thrive in Mexico City.

Answer:

Technologies such as chinampas allowed the Aztecs to create fertile artificial farming plots in the shallow lake. Aqueducts and canals brought water to homes and fields, while dams and drainage systems helped control flooding. In modern times, pumps and wells provide additional water, and tunnels and drainage channels remove wastewater and storm water. These technologies helped Mexico City grow, but groundwater pumping has also caused the land to sink and contributed to water shortages.