Rio de Janeiro Case Study Flashcards

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

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  • 11.7 million

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

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Why has Rio experienced rapid growth?

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

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What has the rapid growth lead to?

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

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Social challenges in Rio?

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

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  • Huge difference between the rich and poor

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

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Environmental Challenges in Rio?

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

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

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  • Industry is large with a large trading port and companies such as Vale mining
  • Tourism
  • Sport
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Environmental opportunities in Rio?

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  • Beaches such as Copacabana

- Urban forests

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Where is Rio?

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South America,South East Brazil.

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What does Rio supply to the rest of the world?

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  • Crude oil and semi finished steel through the ports

- Tourism due to landmarks and beaches

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How is Rio managing some of the problems?

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  • 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
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