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WorksheetsMiss Power Y9 Favela quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 3mins
What is the correct spelling of the local name given to squatter settlements in Rio?
Flavela
Favela
Favella
Fabella
What are most houses made from in the Favelas of Rio?
Iron, bricks, plastic sheets
Mud and straw
Plastic bags
Asbestos
Many favelas are built on steep slopes. Why is this a challenge?
People fall down the hill
People get altitude sickness
Heavy rain can result in landslides
Unemployment rates in the favelas are as high as...
20%
40%
60%
100%
Those that are employed in the favelas often work in informal jobs. This means that they have...(select 2)
Very good pay
Very low pay
Excellent working conditions
Very poor working conditions
There is a high murder rate and many favelas are run by drug gangs.
True
False
Infant mortality rates are often higher in the favelas compared to the richer parts of the city in Rio.
True
False
What % of houses in the favelas have no sewage connections?
10%
50%
80%
No children from favelas are able to go to school
True
False
Despite the challenges, favelas often provide a better quality of life for rural - urban migrants and have a good sense of community.
True
False
