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Question 1

Give 5 facts about Rio

Answer 1

Rio de Janeiro is located in the south east of Brazil in South America- 23 north and 43 west.
It is on Brazil’s Atlantic coast
It is located around Guanabara bay.
It is the second largest city in Brazil- São Paulo is first.
It has a population of 63 million.
It has museumsand is famous for it’s annual carnival, which is the biggest in the world. It hosted the 2014 world rugby cup and the 2016 olympics which have increased its global importance

Question 2

What is Rio de Janeiro’s national importance

Answer 2

It contributes 5% if Brazil’s GDP, is the largest producer of oil in Brazil, is the hq for top banks and firms like esso. Exports a total of 7 billion dollars of goods like coffee sugar and iron ore. It is the main culture, arts and IT hub in Brazil.

Question 3

What is Rio de Janeiro’s regional importance

Answer 3

It had a population of 6.3 million, 19/ the Rio 50 schools in Brazil are in Rio de Janeiro, industry is dominated by the service sector (banking and finance) which attracts people across Brazil.

Question 4

What is Rio de Janeiro’s global importance

Answer 4

Hosted the World Cup in 3014, and the 2016 Olympic Games. It’s main tourist destinations are the Carnival, sugar loaf mountain, Christ the Redeemer Statue, Copacabana beach

Question 5

What sort of people who arrive in Rio today are they?

Answer 5

Some are poor migrants who believe That they’re better job opportunities and education and health care and facilities in the city then in the countryside however
others I think I grants from south Korea or China awesome places that are rich and a secure new business opportunities.
Also rich and skilled workers from the USA will come.

Question 6

What is natural increase

Answer 6

The difference between birth rate and death rate

Question 7

What is in the north zone

Answer 7

The north zone. Is the city’s main industrial and port area.
The cities International airport and Americana soccer stadium are here. There is also an area of low quality housing and favelas.
It is the location of the Tijuca National Park

Question 8

What is in the west zone

Answer 8

Is a wealthy coastal suburban area with luxury apartments shopping mauls recreational and tourists facilities.
industrial areas of campo Grande have low quality housing around steelworks, the main Olympic stadiums and competitors village for 2016 and located here

Question 9

What is the centre zone

Answer 9

The oldest part of the city with many historical buildings, the city is CBD and main shopping area, the financial centre with the HQ of petrobas and CDBB, Brazil’s largest oil and mining companies

Question 10

What is in the south zone

Answer 10

Rio is the main tourist hotels and features such as Copacabana beach and Ipanema
it is the wealthiest district in the whole of south America and was overlooked by Rocinha the largest favela in South America

Question 11

What SOCIAL opportunities exist in this newly emerging economy

Answer 11

There are education, energy, healthcare and water opportunities- in education there are 1000 primary schools and 400 secondary schools and six major universities.
The infant mortality rates are lower in Rio down for the whole of Brazil and therefore life expectancy is also larger than Brazil there are also 34 percent of 105 hospitals in Rio that are public.
There are better water supplies too
. They have a better electricity supply in urban areas

Question 12

What ECONOMIC opportunities exist in the newly emerging economy

Answer 12

There is more chance of employment and industry and Rio that there are in the north and north-east of Brazil. It is the second most important industrial centre after São Paulo there is the formal economy and also the informal economy in Rio and tourism is a big booster of employment. Also Big companies open factories in Rio which imply other people

Question 13

What are the challenges and solutions of health care in Rio de Janeiro

Answer 13

The challenges they face are that in 2013 only 55 percent of the city had a local family clinic and that services are pregnant women and The elderly were very poor especially in the west phone. The solutions to this that helps has dealt with and the nurses and also medical staff are carrying out home visits for pregnant people and anyone else who needs healthcare

Question 14

What are the social challenges and solutions for education in Rio

Answer 14

In Rio only half of the children continue their education until the age of 14 therefore children who attend school will have access to a variety of sports lessons

Question 15

List economic developments and opportunities that been created by the growth of Rio

Answer 15

There have been improvements in road and transport services, environment, quality of life due to better the sellers, large companies to be attracted to the area due to growth you going economic value, which I had one of the highest income is per head in the country, it is the second most industrial centre after São Paulo, provides six percent of that employment in Brazil, the retail and consumer sector is a major source of employment, that is a growing service industry and oil has been discovered of the coast.

Question 16

What is the informal economy

Answer 16

The informal economy is some people have employment outside official knowledge of the government such as a street vendor or driver. It is poorly and regular paid with no insurance or employment benefits and if you don’t pay taxes or give money to the government

Question 17

What are the solutions to the unemployment problem

Answer 17

The local government use education to reduce the unemployed by improving their education specially in poor areas of the city. They also do practical skill courses and adults continue their studies available courses and there is childcare free for teenage parents so that they can continue their education.

Question 18

What are the main environmental issues found in slums

Answer 18

Motorbikes are causing air-pollution, it is built in steep slope‘s so it’s very unstable, it’s crowded, dangerous electric wires are a risk to health, roads cannot be made so congestion is not able to spread out and will build up the different area, landslides destroys the favelas, waste/rubbish dumped which encourages disease and rodents

Question 19

What problems are their with traffic and air pollution

Answer 19

Air-pollution is caused by traffic congestion and exhaust fumes, advancing are still next to the fumes and cause brownstock to cover the city. Where is one of the most congested cities in South America which will increase pollution levels and create stress. Steep mountains mean roads can only be built on coastal lowlands and then those roads will be congested. A high crime rate means that most people prefer to travel by car.

Question 20

What is being done about traffic and air-pollution problems

Answer 20

New toll roads into the city centre reduce congestion, the making of coast road is one way during rush hour will improve flow, the Metro system will expand

Question 21

What are the main causes of water pollution in Guanabara Bay

Answer 21

The main causes of pollution are sewage but also rubbish and chemicals in the rivers entering the bays

Question 22

Why could water pollution threaten tourism

Answer 22

People will not want to go to beach that is polluted with sewage, and also it’s hard for Olympian to sail in the river and there is debris in the water

Question 23

How is water pollution in Guanabara Bay likely to affect people’s health

Answer 23

The untreated sewage can give people cholera or other water related diseases

Question 24

What are the solutions to the water pollution in Rio

Answer 24

There’s been helped with reduction of sewage, new sewage works built, ships are finds for discharging fuel into the bay, new sewage pipes have been installed around badly polluted areas

Question 25

Describes the waste pollution problems in Rio

Answer 25

They are worse in the favelas, many are built on steep slopes with few roads so it is difficult for Waste lorries, therefore waste idndunped and polluted the water system- spreading disease

Question 26

What are the solutions for waste pollution

Answer 26

A methane capture system has been created which turns waste into electricity

Question 27

How are favelas being improved

Answer 27

Movement of people to suburbs to reduce city crowding
Developing rural areas
Developing cultural activities for youths so they don’t get involved in crime
Raising taxes upon the rich
Rehousing people into basic homes on the outskirts of the city

Question 28

What is the favela bairro project

Answer 28

It is a project to relocate people from favelas to brick homes with water and electricity. It was funded by the Inter American Development Bank, and an example is the complexo do Alemao

Question 29

List improvements made in Complexo do Alemao

Answer 29

Paved roads with formal needs
Access to water supply and drainage system( improved sanitation)
Divide hillsides which people can relocate from when necessary
New health, leisure and education facilities
Cable car system
Access to re-edit for busing building materials for new homes
Mortgages available
Police unit set up to reduce crime

Question 30

What are the problems and benefits of the favela bairro project

Answer 30

Quality of life, mobility and employment have increased but the budget will not cover every favela and the people do not know how to build homes

Question 31

What is Rochina

Answer 31

Rochina is the largest favela in Rio and it overlooks the wealthy area of Rio. It is built in a steep hillside and most inhabitants work in Copacobana or Ipanema.

Question 32

What is Rochina self help scheme

Answer 32

It gives people materials to build homes eg brick cement or glass

Question 33

What improvements have been made in Rochina

Answer 33

Most houses are built with electricity and bricks so will have TVs and fridges- has some retail facilities too

Question 34

What is the Campo Grandes rehousing scheme

Answer 34

Campo grande is a small town away from the city centre which has many homes for people who had to move as their homes were demolished for a road for the Olympics.

Question 35

Why is Campi grande bad

Answer 35

Poor people who have to leave their homes which are being demolished do not like the new homes because although they have better facilities eg running water and electricity, they do not have community spirit, there is nowhere for children to play and they are very far from the city

Question 36

What employment challenges are there in squatter settlements

Answer 36

Unemployment rates are very low
Employment is poorly and irregularly paid
Many people work in the informal sector

Question 37

What are crime challenges in squatter settlements

Answer 37

Many homes are connected illegally to electricity pylons
There is a high murder rate
Informal sector
drug gangs
Distrust of police
Illegal favelas

Question 38

What are construction challenges of squatter settlements

Answer 38

Slopes are steep so limited road access, wooden houses often set alight
Poorly constructed

Question 39

What are health challenges in squatter settlements

Answer 39

Infant mortality rate is high
Waste builds up on the streets and spreads disease
Smoke pollution harms people’s health

Question 40

What re service challenges in squatter settlements

Answer 40

Sewers are open fraud
Waste cannot be disposed of and builds up in streets
Drinking water takes a long time to fetch