Rio NEE Case study ⭐ Flashcards
The location of Rio?
It is in the South - East coast of Brazil. In South America. Just North of Tropic of Capricorn and South of the Equator.
Zones in Rio - North Zone?
North Zone
- Main industry and port area
- Main airport
- Low quality housing/ favelas
- National park
Zones in Rio - South Zone?
South Zone?
- Developed after tunnels were cut through mountains
- Main tourist area and beaches like Copacabana
- Wealthy district
- Rochina (largest favela) is on the edge of this area
Zones in Rio - West Zone?
West Zone?
- Changed into a wealthy coastal suburb
- Industrial area low quality housing around steelworks
- Main Olympic 2016 stadium here
Zones in Rio - Centro?
Centro?
- Oldest part of city
- CBD and main shopping area
- Financial centre HQ of Brazil’s largest oil and mining company
Pull factors of Rio are? (6)
- Job opportunities- more + better paid
- Climate and atmosphere
- Housing opportunities
- City life attractions
- Education (school, uni)
- Better transport
Natural increase reason in Rio?
The pop of Rio has grown bc the majority of ppl moving there are in their 20’s and 30’s an often starting fams.
Why is Rio’s Birth rate increasing? Birth Control
Birth control is hard to access - costs and religion
Why is Rio’s bIrth rate increasing? Illiteracy
Illiteracy nd lack of fam planning
Why is Rio’s biRth rate increasing? religion
Religion is Catholic which prohibits contraception
Why is Rio’s birTh rate increasing? Tying the Knot Younger.
Tying the Knot younger
Why is Rio’s birtH rate increasing? Hardship
Hardship and the need for big families to survive
Why is Rio’s dEATH rate decreasing?
drinking cleaner water
Why is Rio’s DeATH rate decreasing?
eating better
Why is Rio’s DEaTH rate decreasing?
Access to more immunisations
