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What you should know by the end of this lesson:
What you should know by the end of this lesson:
Understand the terms site and situation
Have an understanding of the Site of Rio de Janeiro
Have an understanding of the Situation of Rio de Janeiro
Site
Site
Definition: an area of ground on which a town, building or monument is constructed.
This means what is the ground like that some where is built on. Is it:
Flat or Hilly
Next to a river or a coast
Fertile land or natural resources?
Situation
Situation
Definition: The global location and surroundings of a place
This means what is the ground like that some where is built on. Is it:
What is the climate like - warm or cold?
Land locked or does it have a sea port this would allow trade access
Next to other countries or separate. What are those countries like?
To be able to fully study and understand the issues in Rio de Janeiros favelas, you first need to understand the wider concept of where in the world Rio de Janeiro is. As well as having a good idea of the factors which affect Rio de Janeiros development and growth on a daily basis.
Digital Workbook Task (Or if you are able to print off worksheets):
Print off or copy the statue of Christ the Redeemer worksheet into your digital workbook (OneNote)
Above the right arm write the word site and above the left arm write the word Situation then go to 3
Paper Jotter Task (and no access to a printer):
In your jotter fold the page in half
On one half write the word Site at the top and on the other write the word Situation then go to 3
Continue through the rest of the lesson and take notes on the Site and Situation of Rio de Janeiro.
Use colourful pens and highlighters to make your notes stand out, these can be used for reference when you go on to look at the problems and strategies of favelas.
Where is Rio de Janeiro
Where is Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro is located in the Southern hemisphere but is quite near the equator. This means it has a very warm climate all year round.
Rio de Janeiro is located on the coast at the South East Coast of Brazil. It has a large natural harbour Guanabara Bay which provides really good access to international trade and historically an excellent stopping point for ships sailing past.
Rio de Janeiro the City
Rio de Janeiro the City
Beach
Beach
Rio de Janeiro is world famous for its beaches, especially Copacabana beach. It also has several other beaches around the city, as the city hugs the coast line north and south.
Mountains
Mountains
Christ the Redeemer is one of the most recognisable aspects of Rio de Janerio. It sits on top of Corcovado mountain. Opposite is Sugar Loaf Mountain. This is a good example of the confined space Rio de Janeiro has developed in side.
Rainforest
Rainforest
The Tijuca National Park forms a large part of Rio de Janeiro and is mostly a Rainforest.
This helps us understand that the climate here is also very wet.
Rio de Janeiro facts and figures
Rio de Janeiro facts and figures
Key Facts
Key Facts
Rio de Janeiro is the 2nd largest city in Brazil
Has a current population of 6.7 million in the city
Population of around 12 million in the surrounding urban areas
51% of residents identify as being Catholic
An important centre of business and industry
A city of contrasts with old and new buildings, motorways and dirt tracks, and shacks and sky scrapers sitting side by side
Write a paragraph explaining the site and situation of Rio (4)
Submit it to your teacher for marking.
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