Industrialization and Urbanization of Brazil

The video discusses the industrialization and urbanization of Brazil, highlighting the shift from rural to urban living from 1940 to 2015. It explains how government policies and industrial growth led to urbanization, resulting in densely populated cities like São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. The video also addresses the challenges of urbanization, such as unemployment and inadequate infrastructure, and notes the uneven development across regions.

What percentage of the Brazilian population lived in urban areas in 2015?

• 85%

• 65%

• 50%

• 95%

Which decade marked the beginning of significant urbanization in Brazil?

• 1950s

• 1940s

• 1960s

• 1970s

What was one of the main reasons for the shift from rural to urban areas in Brazil?

• Cultural attractions

• Better climate

• Industrialization

• Political stability

Which type of industry was NOT mentioned as part of Brazil's industrialization?

• Textile

• Automobile

• Electronics

• Beverages

What is the term used for the process where imported goods are replaced by locally manufactured products?

• Export promotion

• Globalization

• Import substitution industrialization

• Free trade

Which factor did NOT contribute to the unequal industrialization in Brazil?

• Availability of qualified labor

• Presence of raw materials

• Political influence

• Adequate infrastructure

What is the term for the movement of rural populations to urban areas?

• Urban sprawl

• Rural exodus

• Suburbanization

• Gentrification

Which Brazilian cities became densely populated metropolises due to urbanization?

• Manaus and Belém

• Curitiba and Porto Alegre

• São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro

• Brasília and Salvador

What is one of the problems caused by rapid urbanization in Brazil?

• Increased agricultural output

• Better healthcare

• Improved public transportation

• Unemployment

What is a consequence of the lack of public investment in rapidly urbanizing areas?

• Increased literacy rates

• Better housing conditions

• More green spaces

• Lack of basic sanitation