Brazil-Rio de Janeiro Flashcards
(21 cards)
What is a megacity?
A city with a population of 10million+
What is Urbanisation?
The process of which towns and cities become more popular and people move to them.
Where is Brazil located?
In the Southern hemisphere, in the continent of South America, in the east of south America, surrounding countries are Venezuela, Peru and Colombia
Where is Rio located?
In the south-east of Brazil
What is the bay on the coast of Rio?
Guanabara bay
What is the mountain next to the slums called?
Sugarloaf mountain
What is a famous tourist destination?
Christ the Redeemer Statue
What are 3 social opportunities in Brazil?
- 2014 football world cup
- 2016 Olympics
- culture capital of Brazil
How many km of pipes were built between 1998-2014?
300km
What percentage or Rio’s population has a main supply of water in 2014?(positive)
95%
How many km of electricity mains supply has been laid down in Rio to improve the energy?(positive)
60km
What ages of education is compulsory in Rio?
6-14
in 2013,how many families had a local family health clinic?(negative social)
55%
what are some examples of jobs in the formal sector in Rio?
Oil Riggs, Builders/construction jobs, mining, hotel services/tourist based, manufacturing, service industry.
How many deaths were there in 2014 concerning air poplution?
5,400
How many days did people go without potable water in favelas?
48 days
How many people live in 1km(squared)?
100,00
What is the charity that helps educate children in favelas?
the schools of tomorrow charity
how many sewage works have been built since 2004?
12
How can waste on land be turned into renewable energy?
Rotting rubbish can be turned into methane gas which can be turned into biofuel to run power stations which can power 1000 homes.
what is an economic opportunity in Rio?
Tourism
