Rio De Janeiro (NEE) Flashcards
What is the location of Rio de Janeiro?
Rio is on the east coast of Brazil. It is built around a bay surrounded by sugarloaf mountain.
What makes Rio important? (Human Geography)
-World city with 5 ports and 3 airports
- Tourism
- MIGrants provide a racial mix and new jobs
-Jobs in banking, finance and manufacturing
-2nd most important industrial city in Brazil
-Rio 12.5m population vs Manchester 8m (Megacity)
What makes Rio character?
Football, 2016 Olympics, tourism, etc.
What are the environmental problems?
There is limited space for building houses due to mountains relief.
Over-crowdedness + poor waste management ->high level of pollution
What is the annual population growth in the megacity?
12.5 million
What social issue is prevalent due to population growth in megacities?
Overcrowdedness
Where do the wealthy live in Rio de Janeiro
In skyscrapers on the coast
Where do the poor typically reside in Rio?
In favelas
What economic issue affects the poor in the megacity?
High unemployment rate
What health issue do the poor experience due to unemployment?
Malnutrition
What social problems are linked to poverty in the megacity?
Gang problems, corruption, and emergence of informal jobs
What percentage of people live in suburbs in Rio?
40%
How many cars are on the roads daily for commuting?
4 million
What is a major consequence of the high number of cars on the roads?
Severe traffic congestion
Fill in the blank: Wealthy inequality is prevalent as the poor live in _______.
favelas
What is the Favela Bairro Project?
A project that successfully integrated over 250,000 residents since 1993.
What services does the Favela Bairro Project provide?
Services to the poor and prevention of landslides by improving structure.
What is the purpose of site and service schemes?
To relocate people from favelas.
What do small-scale self-help schemes enable locals to do?
Use their expertise to improve their neighbourhoods.
How do cable cars and metro line expansions affect traffic?
They ease traffic congestion.
What is one benefit of improving connections of favelas to the coast?
Provide access to jobs, encourage social integration.
Fill in the blank: The Favela Bairro Project has integrated over _______ residents since 1993.
250,000
How does the Morar Carioca project enhance community spirit?
It aims to turn all favelas into neighbourhoods
What green practices does Morar Carioca Verde project include?
Increase recycling and reduce energy consumption in favelas, to make resources sustainable.
What program encourages recycling of materials?
For LIght Recicla Program, light provider offers discounts to light bills in exchange for recycling materials.
