Favela

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/favela

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Favela?Urban centers of Brazil, notably Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo
2. What language do people speak in Favela?Portuguese
3. Why do favelas grow on hills?Favelas often grow on steep hills because those places were left out of city plans and are cheaper. People who need a place to live choose them when they can't afford nicer neighborhoods.
4. How do people in favelas stay safe during heavy rain?People in favelas work together to keep their homes safe. They watch for landslides and help each other during heavy rains, but the steep ground can still be risky.

Urban Exodus: The movement of people from rural areas to cities, a key driver of favela growth.
Marginalization: The process by which individuals or groups are pushed to the edges of society, lacking access to resources and opportunities.
Socio-economic Inequality: The unequal distribution of wealth, income, and social status within a society.