Urban Challenges in Rio de Janeiro

The video explores urban challenges in Rio de Janeiro, focusing on population growth, economic disparities, and migration. It highlights the rise of favelas due to housing shortages, infrastructure issues, and health risks. The informal employment sector and crime are significant problems, exacerbated by inadequate job opportunities. Traffic congestion and pollution further complicate urban life in Rio.

What is the main cause of urbanization in Rio de Janeiro?

• Tourism

• Rural to urban migration

• Industrialization

• Foreign investment

Which region in Brazil has a GDP per capita comparable to European countries like Slovakia?

• Southwest

• Southeast

• Northwest

• Northeast

What is a favela?

• An unplanned squatter settlement

• A government-sanctioned settlement

• A commercial area

• A type of formal housing

Why do favelas often appear on unwanted land?

• Due to the lack of formal housing

• Due to better infrastructure

• Because the government allocates this land

• Because it is cheaper to build there

What is a significant problem with the infrastructure in favelas?

• Unreliable electricity and water supplies

• Lack of schools

• No access to public transport

• Lack of shopping centers

What health issue is exacerbated by poor waste management in favelas?

• Heart disease

• Mental health issues

• Spread of diseases

• Obesity

What percentage of Rio de Janeiro's population works in the informal sector?

• 30%

• 20%

• 50%

• 40%

What is a major consequence of the lack of formal jobs in Rio de Janeiro?

• Increased tourism

• Higher crime rates

• More educational opportunities

• Better infrastructure

What environmental issue is caused by traffic congestion in Rio de Janeiro?

• Water pollution

• Air pollution

• Deforestation

• Soil erosion

How does the life expectancy in favelas compare to the rest of Rio de Janeiro?

• It is higher

• It is the same

• It is 10 years less

• It is up to 20 years less