13.7 Managing the growth of squatter settlements

Question 1

What are Squatter settlements called in Brazil?

Answer 1

➢ Favelas

Question 2

Where are most of the favelas located in Rio?

Answer 2

➢ 60% of the favelas are located in the suburbs

Question 3

What is the largest favela in Rio?

Answer 3

➢ Rocinha

Question 4

Who made the improvements towards Rocinha?

Answer 4

➢ The people in Rio and by the local authorities

Question 5

What are the challenges of construction caused by squatter settlements?

Answer 5

➢ Many favelas are built on steep slopes, heavy rain from storms can cause landslides and in 2010, 224 people were killed

Question 6

What are the challenges of unemployment caused by squatter settlements?

Answer 6

➢ Average incomes may be less than £75 a month

Question 7

What are the challenges of crime caused by squatter settlements?

Answer 7

➢ The high murder rate of 20 per 1000 people in many favelas

➢ Drug gangs dominate many favelas

Question 8

What are the challenges of health caused by squatter settlements?

Answer 8

➢ Infant mortality rates are as high as 50 per 1000

➢ Waste can build up leading to an increase in the danger of diseases