GSCE Geography Case Study - Squatter Settlement - Rio de Janiero

6 million

what is the population of Rio de Janiero

second largest

is Rio de Janiero the second largest or the largest city in Brazil

17%

what percentage of Rio de Janiero residents live in favelas

1 million

how many people live in favelas in Rio de Janiero

favelas

what are Rio de Janiero slums called

extremely unequal distribution of wealth

why do so many people live in favelas in Rio de Janiero?

wealthier communities

who inhabits most of the flat land in Rio de Janiero

on mountain slopes

where are most of the favelas

landslides are common

what is one problem caused by favelas being on mountain slopes

deforestation for firewood

why are landslides common

scrap material

what is housing made from in favelas

flooding

what is a problem caused by housing made from scrap material

diseases such as typhoid, cholera and TB

what is a problem caused by a lack of clean water supply

undeveloped or non-existent

what is sanitation like in favelas

Rocinha

in which favela does sewage flow down a channel in the middle of houses

disease, and it attracts mosquitos which are responsible for malaria

name a problem caused by sewage flowing between houses

dangerous tapping from the city’s power net

what does a lack of proper electric supply lead to

high

what is crime rate like in favelas

murder, drug dealing, gangs

name examples of criminal activities in favela

increase property rights

give an example of a way to upgrade favelas - property

improve access to electricity and clean drinking water

give an example of a way to upgrade favelas - supplies

local rubbish collection scheme - a bag of rubbish exchanged for a gallon of milk

give an example of a way to upgrade favelas - rubbish

toy guns exchanged for comic books

give an example of a way to upgrade favelas - crime