Which continent and country will you find Rio de Janeiro?
South America, Brazil
What is the capital city of Brazil?
Brasillia
Give 1 way Rio is internationally important
Host of the 2016 Olympic's and 2014 World Cup
Give 1 way Rio is nationally important
Major port, transport hub, culture, international airport
Name 1 way Rio is regionally important
Manufacturing centre, financial services, port
Name 1 reason why urbanisation in Rio has increased in the last 50 years
Pull factors such as jobs, business opportunities and access to services.
Define the term multiplier effect
Snowball effect. As businesses move into an area more businesses follow.
Primary is a job sector. Name 3 more and give an example of each
Secondary, tertiary, quaternary
Healthcare is a challenge facing Rio. Name 3 more
Water supply, education, energy provision, unemployment, crime
Give 1 way healthcare is a challenge
Lack of medical services result in a life expectancy of 45 in some areas.
Give 1 reason why squatter settlements are a challenge in Rio
Healthcare is poor which leads to high infant mortality rates, landslides, lack of services, construction of houses m unemployment, crime.
Give 1 reason why access to services is a challenge in Rio
Contaminated drinking water, 1/3 of water is lost through leaky pipes, little access to flushing toilets, electricity services are overloaded causing blackouts
Name 1 way education is a challenge in Rio
Education is only compulsory up until 14, lack of schools and qualified teachers.
Name 1 way crime is a challenge in Rio
drugs gangs, violent crimes, theft
Access to healthcare is an opportunity. Name 3 more
Access to education, improved access to energy, water, employment.
