Rio de Janeiro – location and causes of growth

Question 1

Where is Rio de Janeiro located?

Answer 1

In South America, on the south-east coast of Brazil, North of the tropic of Capricorn.

Question 2

Describe the location of places surrounding Rio

Answer 2

-The Atlantic Ocean is to the east

-The Brazilian Highlands are to the north

-The Amazon river and rainforest are to the north west

-Sao Paulo is to the west

Question 3

How has Rio’s economy grown?

Answer 3

-The large amount of chemicals, medicines, clothing, etc.

-The 5 ports along the coastline of the city create trade opportunities.

• There are lots of banking, finance, an insurance Jobs in Rio.

Question 4

Why has Rio’s population rapidly grown?

Answer 4

• Many people from places like Japan, Korea and China are moving to Rio to find jobs.
• People who previously lived in rural Brazil are moving to Rio for jobs.

Question 5

What percentage of Brazil’s GDP comes from Rio?

Answer 5

5%

Question 6

What are the 3 most famous tourist attractions in Rio?

Answer 6

• Christ the redeemer
• Sugar Loaf mountain
• Copacabana beach

Question 7

Why is tourism important for Rio?

Answer 7

Boosts Brazil’s GDP and gives money to local people not companies.

Question 8

What are Rio’s main exports?

Answer 8

Coffee, sugar and iron ore

Question 9

How much money are Rio’s exports worth?

Answer 9

$7 Billion

Question 10

Why might people move to Rio other than for jobs?

Answer 10

Rio has 19 of the top 50 schools in Brazil

Question 11

What are the benefits of Rio having 19 of the top 50 schools in Brazil?

Answer 11

Having a more educated population means that the workforce of Rio will be more skilled in the future. This will encourage businesses to move to Rio.

Question 12

Why is Rio important globally?

Answer 12

-Rio is home to world famous tourist attractions such as the Christ the redeemer statue.

-Rio exports $7B worth of goods around the world.

-In 2014, Rio hosted the world cup and in 2016, Rio hosted the Olympics and the Paralympics.

Question 13

Why was hosting the world cup and Olympics beneficial for Rio?

Answer 13

-The city improved infrastructure to cope with the influx of tourists.

-The Brazilian economy was boosted.

-It put Rio on the map, encouraging more tourists in the future.

Question 14

Why is Rio important nationally?

Answer 14

-Rio contributes 5% of Brazil’s GDP (the largest of any Brazilian city)

-Many corporations are based in Rio such as ‘Shell’ and ‘Esso’, the tax revenue from these businesses contribute to Brazil.

Question 15

Why is Rio important regionally?

Answer 15

-Brazil’s service sector dominates the economy in banking and finance

-Rio contains 19 of the top 50 schools in Brazil

Question 16

What part of Rio has the fastest growing population?

Answer 16

Outer suburbs and exurbs

Question 17

What part of Rio has reached population capacity, slowing population growth?

Answer 17

Inner suburbs

Question 18

What part of Rio do people want to live in most?

Answer 18

By the beach (inner suburbs)

Question 19

How much has the population of Rio grown from 1960 to 2010?

Answer 19

3.2M to 6.5M = 3.3M more people

Question 20

Why is it difficult to measure population in Rio?

Answer 20

Lots of people in Rio aren’t officially counted so the number is usually higher

Question 21

How does Rio’s population increase naturally?

Answer 21

-There is 14.3 births per 1000 and 6.6 deaths per 1000 (2016)

-People are mainly catholic, meaning they don’t use contraception

Question 22

What are the pull factors attracting people to Rio?

Answer 22

-Stunning beaches, amazing natural surroundings make it one of the most visited cities in the southern hemisphere.

-Main service centre for Brazil with banking, finance and insurance services.

-Major world port exporting coffee, sugar and iron ore. It also serves as a docking point for cruise ships.

-Major manufacturing industries are located there. These include chemicals, clothing, furniture and processed foods.

Question 23

What are push factors attracting people to Rio?

Answer 23

Droughts in the north east of Brazil make it difficult to earn a living, encouraging people to move to Rio