AQA GCSE Geography: Rio (NEE)

Describe the location of Rio

• North East coast of Brazil, South America

• South East coast of Brazil, South America

• South West coast of Brazil, South America

• South East of Argentina, South America

Describe the reasons for the growth of Rio

• Natural decrease and only pull factors

• Worldwide Immigration from mainly European countries

• Natural Increase and Push/Pull factors

• Football reasons

Which of the following is a good example of how Rio has an international importance

• Rio has lots of jobs for migrant workers from rural areas

• Rio carnival attracts visitors from around the word

• Rio has many slums

• Self help schemes

Which of the following are good examples of Rio's regional importance

• Rio has links with other European countries who trade together

• Rio has held global sporting events (2014 world cup)

• 2nd largest economy in Brazil –7% of national GDP. There are also well known museums which highlight Brazilian history.

• Most populated city in Brazil

Which of the following are good examples of social opportunities in Rio

• Informal economy creates income for local people in favelas

• Green spaces are found in the outskirts of Rio

• Jobs in a range of different industries

• Mobile health clinics which treat local people in slums and the educational improvements in the slums of Rio.

Name the popular tourist attraction in this image

• Christ the Redeemer

• Rocinha

• Sugarloaf Mountain

• Surgarloaf Beach

Which of the following are economic opportunities in Rio

• Rio has links with some South American cities

• Rio has a range of green spaces for locals to use

• Rio has a range of industries/factories which create a variety of jobs for local people

• Rio has a range of cultural centers museums which highlight Brazilian history

Which of the following statements are true

• Rio has built 300 km of pipes to help improve the water supply.

• Rio has no water pipes which means most residents do not gain access to clean water

• Rio has built 3 million km of pipes to help improve the water supply.

• Rio has no water supply issues.

Which of the following are good examples of urban challenges in Rio

• Jobs, health and education

• Low unemployment rates in favelas

• High unemployment rates in favelas, crime & waste pollution

• Lack of beaches

Which of the following are good examples of how the Favela Bairro Project helped improve the life of the urban poor

• New homes for every single resident

• New homes built from stronger materials with a good access to clean water.

• Free rent for all the residents

• New homes in the nice part of Rio