Rio de Janeiro Case Study

Question 1

What is the population of Rio and is it Brazil’s biggest city?

Answer 1

• 11.7 million

- It used to be until it was overtaken in 1960 by Brasilia

Question 2

Why has Rio experienced rapid growth?

Answer 2

Rural to Urban Migration mostly in search of jobs (usual push and pull factors unemployment,poor services,isolation,hazards etc)

Question 3

What has the rapid growth lead to?

Answer 3

A housing shortage resulting in a lot of migrants starting off in favelas

Question 4

Social challenges in Rio?

Answer 4

• Rural to urban migration causing friction
• Pull and push factors
• Housing shortage
• Traffic congestion and air pollution
• Street crime with tourists

Question 5

Economic challenges in Rio?

Answer 5

• Huge difference between the rich and poor

- Poor transport links mean that people can’t travel as easily for jobs

Question 6

Environmental Challenges in Rio?

Answer 6

• Urban Sprawl encroaching on countryside
• Severe pollution in the air from traffic and litter in tourist areas
• Waste disposal problems

Question 7

Social opportunities in Rio?

Answer 7

• Ethnic and Cultural diversity
• Education with a high number of universities
• Community (especially in Favelas)

Question 8

Economic opportunities in Rio?

Answer 8

• Industry is large with a large trading port and companies such as Vale mining
• Tourism
• Sport

Question 9

Environmental opportunities in Rio?

Answer 9

• Beaches such as Copacabana

- Urban forests

Question 10

Where is Rio?

Answer 10

South America,South East Brazil.

Question 11

What does Rio supply to the rest of the world?

Answer 11

• Crude oil and semi finished steel through the ports

- Tourism due to landmarks and beaches

Question 12

How is Rio managing some of the problems?

Answer 12

• Rural support to try and stop so many people escaping to the city
• Pacification to try and reduce crime
• Self help schemes so people can improve their homes