Rio's Economic Opportunities And Challenges

Question 1

Employment in Rio

Port industries

Answer 1

Importing and exporting

Question 2

Employment in Rio

Service industries

Answer 2

Finance and banking

Question 3

Employment in Rio

Answer 3

Oil refinement and petrochemical industries

Question 4

Employment in Rio

Manufacturing

Answer 4

Newer industries such as computers and electronics

Question 5

Employment in Rio

Tourism

Answer 5

Rio is one of the world largest tourist destinations

Question 6

Employment in Rio

Steel

Answer 6

Largest steelworks in South America

Question 7

Employment in Rio

Construction

Answer 7

Providing employment for many non-skilled workers

Question 8

Employment in Rio

Answer 8

Retail and distribution

Question 9

Effects of economic growth in Rio

Answer 9

2nd most important industrial centre after Sāo Paulo

Provides 6% of all employment in Brazil

Question 10

Effects of economic growth in Rio

Contributions to rapid economic growth

Answer 10

Large population
Financial sector
Port facilities
Industrial areas

Question 11

Effects of economic growth in Rio

Retail

Answer 11

One of the highest income per head in the country
Retail and consumer sector is major source of employment
Oil has been discovered off the coast and has boosted the growth of oil related industries