Rio NEE Case study ⭐

Question 1

The location of Rio?

Answer 1

It is in the South - East coast of Brazil. In South America. Just North of Tropic of Capricorn and South of the Equator.

Question 2

Zones in Rio - North Zone?

Answer 2

North Zone

• Main industry and port area
• Main airport
• Low quality housing/ favelas
• National park

Question 3

Zones in Rio - South Zone?

Answer 3

South Zone?

• Developed after tunnels were cut through mountains
• Main tourist area and beaches like Copacabana
• Wealthy district
• Rochina (largest favela) is on the edge of this area

Question 4

Zones in Rio - West Zone?

Answer 4

West Zone?

• Changed into a wealthy coastal suburb
• Industrial area low quality housing around steelworks
• Main Olympic 2016 stadium here

Question 5

Zones in Rio - Centro?

Answer 5

Centro?

• Oldest part of city
• CBD and main shopping area
• Financial centre HQ of Brazil’s largest oil and mining company

Question 6

Pull factors of Rio are? (6)

Answer 6

• Job opportunities- more + better paid
• Climate and atmosphere
• Housing opportunities
• City life attractions
• Education (school, uni)
• Better transport

Question 7

Natural increase reason in Rio?

Answer 7

The pop of Rio has grown bc the majority of ppl moving there are in their 20’s and 30’s an often starting fams.

Question 8

Why is Rio’s Birth rate increasing? Birth Control

Answer 8

Birth control is hard to access - costs and religion

Question 9

Why is Rio’s bIrth rate increasing? Illiteracy

Answer 9

Illiteracy nd lack of fam planning

Question 10

Why is Rio’s biRth rate increasing? religion

Answer 10

Religion is Catholic which prohibits contraception

Question 11

Why is Rio’s birTh rate increasing? Tying the Knot Younger.

Answer 11

Tying the Knot younger

Question 12

Why is Rio’s birtH rate increasing? Hardship

Answer 12

Hardship and the need for big families to survive

Question 13

Why is Rio’s dEATH rate decreasing?

Answer 13

drinking cleaner water

Question 14

Why is Rio’s DeATH rate decreasing?

Answer 14

eating better

Question 15

Why is Rio’s DEaTH rate decreasing?

Answer 15

Access to more immunisations

Question 16

Why is Rio’s DEAtH rate decreasing?

Answer 16

Treating sewage better

Question 17

Why is Rio’s DEATh rate decreasing?

Answer 17

Healthcare more available

Question 18

Social Opportunity definition?

Answer 18

The chance available to improve quality of life: access to education, healthcare

Question 19

Economic Opportunity definition?

Answer 19

The chances for ppl to improve their standard of life through employment

Question 20

Formal economy definition?

Answer 20

Is jobs that pay tax to the Government.

More formal jobs ➡ More tax➡ More money for gov

Question 21

Informal economy definition?

Answer 21

• Usually against law but not always
• Self employed/ cash in hand
• street vendors
• Don’t pay tax ➡ Gov can’t get money so can’t improve country

Question 22

Inequality definition?

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Answer 22

Differences between poverty and wealth, as well as in people’s wellbeing and access to things like jobs, housing and education.