Rio de Janeiro

Question 1

Where is Rio found?

Answer 1

Rio de Janeiro is in the South of Brazil,
in South America.

Question 2

Name 3 reasons why Rio de Janeiro is well known around the world

Answer 2

• Rio’s Carnivals
• Christ the Redeemer Statue
• 2016 Olympic & Paralympic Games
• Tourist destination.

Question 3

How many tourists visit Rio de Janeiro each year?

Answer 3

2 million international tourists

Question 4

How large is Brazil’s economy in the world?

Answer 4

Brazil has the largest economy in South America, and the 8th largest economy in the world.

Question 5

Name 3 major businesses found in Brazil

Answer 5

• Oil
• Mining
• Telecommunications

Question 6

What is Rio de Janeiro’s biggest problem?

Answer 6

The city’s population has grown too quickly due to migration.

Question 7

Who is the worst affected by Rio’s city problems? Why?

Answer 7

The poorest migrants - they cannot afford housing or find work.

Question 8

Can everyone access the same facilities? What is the key word to describe this?

Answer 8

No, this is called inequality.

Question 9

Name a rich district and poor district in Rio, and give two differences living between these areas.

Answer 9

Rich area = Leblon
Poor area = Rochina Favelas
Differences include: number of schools,
type of houses, waste removal, attractions

Question 10

What % of Rio doesn’t have access to clean water?

Answer 10

12% of households.

Question 11

Describe the problem with electricity in Rio, and how the government is trying to improve this?

Answer 11

Favelas are tapping illegally into neighbour’s electricity, which is unsafe.
Solution: Government is installing new electricity cables.

Question 12

Describe the problem with crime in Rio, and how the government is trying to improve this?

Answer 12

Favelas are the home of gangs, that patrol the streets and cause - drug crimes, gun violence, murder.
Solution: The armed police (UPP) patrol the streets of favelas that are violent.