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Belford Roxo is located in the state of Rio de Janeiro, within the Southeast Region of Brazil.
Answer: True
The municipality of Belford Roxo is situated within the state of Rio de Janeiro, which is part of the Southeast Region of Brazil.
The total land area of Belford Roxo is approximately 80 square kilometers.
Answer: True
The total land area of Belford Roxo is documented as 79.791 square kilometers, which is approximately 80 square kilometers.
Belford Roxo sits at an average elevation of 125 meters above sea level.
Answer: False
The average elevation of Belford Roxo is 38 meters (125 feet) above sea level. While 125 feet is mentioned, it is typically presented in conjunction with meters, and the primary figure is 38 meters.
Belford Roxo's geographical coordinates are approximately 22 degrees North latitude and 43 degrees West longitude.
Answer: False
Belford Roxo is located at approximately 22°45′50″S latitude and 43°23′56″W longitude, indicating South latitude, not North.
Belford Roxo is part of the metropolitan region of the city of Rio de Janeiro.
Answer: True
Belford Roxo is geographically situated within the metropolitan region of the city of Rio de Janeiro.
Belford Roxo experiences a temperate climate with cold winters and mild summers.
Answer: False
Belford Roxo experiences a tropical climate, characterized by warm temperatures year-round, rather than a temperate climate with cold winters.
Belford Roxo shares borders with Duque de Caxias to the west and Nova Iguaçu to the east.
Answer: False
Belford Roxo shares its western border with Nova Iguaçu and Mesquita, and its eastern border with Duque de Caxias.
The topography of Belford Roxo is predominantly flat with no significant hills.
Answer: False
The topography of Belford Roxo is described as gently rugged with numerous hills, not predominantly flat.
The Boots and Sarapuí rivers are classified as Class 2 by CONAMA, suitable for domestic water supply, but are actually severely polluted.
Answer: True
While officially classified as Class 2 by CONAMA (suitable for domestic water supply), the Boots and Sarapuí rivers are, in reality, severely polluted, often compared to open sewage ditches.
In which Brazilian state and region is Belford Roxo located?
Answer: Rio de Janeiro, Southeast Region
Belford Roxo is located in the state of Rio de Janeiro, within the Southeast Region of Brazil.
Belford Roxo is part of which major metropolitan region?
Answer: Metropolitan Region of Rio de Janeiro
Belford Roxo is integrated into the Metropolitan Region of Rio de Janeiro.
What is the approximate land area of Belford Roxo in square kilometers?
Answer: 79.791
The total land area of Belford Roxo is approximately 79.791 square kilometers.
Which two municipalities share a border with Belford Roxo to the west?
Answer: Nova Iguaçu and Mesquita
According to the provided data, Belford Roxo shares its western border with the municipalities of Nova Iguaçu and Mesquita.
The topography of Belford Roxo is generally described as:
Answer: Gently rugged with numerous hills.
The topography of Belford Roxo is generally described as gently rugged, featuring numerous hills, with the highest point reaching approximately 121 meters.
What are the names of the two Environmental Protection Areas (APAs) located in the northern part of Belford Roxo?
Answer: APA Alto Iguaçu and Maringa-Recantus APA
The northern part of Belford Roxo contains two Environmental Protection Areas: APA Alto Iguaçu and Maringa-Recantus APA.
Historically, the vegetation in the Belford Roxo area primarily consisted of:
Answer: Swamps and marshes.
Historically, the vegetation in the Belford Roxo area was characterized by swamps and marshes, which were subsequently cleared for urban development.
Which of the following is NOT listed as a primary river in Belford Roxo's hydrographic system?
Answer: Paraíba do Sul River
The Paraíba do Sul River is not listed among the primary rivers relevant to Belford Roxo's hydrographic system, which includes the Iguaçu, Boots, and Sarapuí rivers, among others.
What is the official classification of the Boots and Sarapuí rivers according to CONAMA, and what are their actual conditions regarding pollution?
Answer: They are severely polluted, often compared to open sewage ditches.
While officially classified as Class 2 by CONAMA (suitable for domestic water supply), the Boots and Sarapuí rivers are, in reality, severely polluted, often likened to open sewage ditches.
What is the typical annual average temperature in Belford Roxo?
Answer: Around 26°C
The annual average temperature in Belford Roxo is approximately 26°C, with average monthly temperatures ranging between 21°C and 27°C.
When does the dry season typically occur in Belford Roxo?
Answer: June to August
The dry season in Belford Roxo typically occurs during the months of June, July, and August, following the rainy season from November to March.
According to the source, which of the following heavy metals has NOT been detected in the rivers of Belford Roxo by FEEMA?
Answer: Mercury
The source indicates that FEEMA detected cadmium, nickel, lead, chromium, and iron in the rivers of Belford Roxo, but mercury was not among the detected heavy metals.
What was the lowest temperature ever recorded in Belford Roxo, and when did it occur?
Answer: 6°C in July 2000
The lowest recorded temperature in Belford Roxo was 6°C, occurring in July 2000.
Which of the following is NOT a bordering municipality of Belford Roxo?
Answer: Rio de Janeiro (city)
Based on the provided information, Nova Iguaçu, Duque de Caxias, and São João de Meriti are listed as bordering municipalities. The city of Rio de Janeiro is not identified as a direct border.
What is the primary reason cited in the source for the intensified heat sensation at ground level in Belford Roxo?
Answer: Limited impact of cooling winds due to marshland terrain.
The marshland terrain limits the impact of cooling winds at ground level, intensifying the sensation of heat, according to the source.
The municipality of Belford Roxo was officially established in the year 1990.
Answer: True
The official establishment of the municipality of Belford Roxo occurred on April 3, 1990.
The initial land grant in the area, known as a sesmaria, was given to Captain Belchior Azeredo following the expulsion of the French.
Answer: True
Following the expulsion of the French, a sesmaria (land grant) on the Sarapuí river was granted to Captain Belchior Azeredo, which led to the establishment of the Santo Antônio mill Jacutinga.
The Santo Antônio mill Jacutinga was later divided into the maxambomba mill and the Caxoeira mill.
Answer: False
The Santo Antônio mill Jacutinga was dismembered, leading to the emergence of the maxambomba mill (later Nova Iguaçu) and the Poce ingenuity. The Caxoeira mill emerged from lands belonging to Salvador de Sá.
The Rio d'Ouro railway was originally constructed to transport passengers between Belford Roxo and Rio de Janeiro.
Answer: False
The Rio d'Ouro railway was originally constructed to transport water from the Tinguá saws, although later efforts advocated for its use as a passenger line.
When was the municipality of Belford Roxo officially established?
Answer: April 3, 1990
The municipality of Belford Roxo was officially established on April 3, 1990.
The historical image labeled 'Velho Brejo' depicts Belford Roxo during which year?
Answer: 1872
The historical image labeled 'Velho Brejo' depicts an old view of Belford Roxo and was taken in the year 1872.
The Brant family sold their farm to Commander Manuel José Coelho da Rocha in which year?
Answer: 1851
The Brant family sold their farm to Commander Manuel José Coelho da Rocha in the year 1851.
According to the 2022 census, Belford Roxo had a population of just over 400,000 inhabitants.
Answer: False
The 2022 census data indicates that Belford Roxo had a population of 483,087 inhabitants, which is significantly more than 'just over 400,000'.
Belford Roxo is characterized by a low population density, with fewer than 1,000 people per square kilometer.
Answer: False
Belford Roxo exhibits a high population density, with approximately 6,054.4 individuals per square kilometer, contradicting the assertion of low density.
Belford Roxo is considered one of the most prosperous cities in the state of Rio de Janeiro due to its high GDP.
Answer: False
Belford Roxo is characterized as one of the less prosperous cities in the state of Rio de Janeiro, primarily due to its low Gross Domestic Product (GDP) relative to its population size.
Belford Roxo's per capita income and HDI are significantly higher than the national averages for Brazil.
Answer: False
Belford Roxo's Municipal Human Development Index (HDI) is below the national average for Brazil, indicating a lower level of development compared to the national standard.
According to the 2022 census, what was the population of Belford Roxo?
Answer: 483,087 inhabitants
The 2022 census data indicates that the population of Belford Roxo was 483,087 inhabitants.
Which of the following best describes the population density of Belford Roxo?
Answer: Highly dense, exceeding 15,000 people per square mile.
Belford Roxo exhibits a high population density, recorded at approximately 6,054.4 individuals per square kilometer, which equates to over 15,000 people per square mile, indicating a densely populated urban environment.
How does Belford Roxo's Municipal Human Development Index (HDI) compare to the national average?
Answer: It is below the national average.
Belford Roxo's Municipal Human Development Index (HDI) is below the national average for Brazil, indicating a lower level of development compared to the national standard.
In 2010, how did the number of men and women compare in Belford Roxo's population?
Answer: There were slightly more women than men.
In 2010, the population of Belford Roxo comprised 226,757 men and 242,504 women, indicating a slightly larger female population.
Belford Roxo is characterized as one of the less prosperous cities in its state primarily due to:
Answer: Its low Gross Domestic Product (GDP) relative to population.
The municipality is characterized as less prosperous primarily due to its low Gross Domestic Product (GDP) relative to its population size, as indicated by its low per capita income and below-average HDI.
What was the incidence of poverty in Belford Roxo in 2003, according to IBGE measurements?
Answer: 60%
In 2003, the incidence of poverty in Belford Roxo, as measured by IBGE, was recorded at 60%.
What does the source suggest about the socio-economic condition of Belford Roxo based on its HDI and per capita income?
Answer: It faces considerable socioeconomic challenges and regional inequality.
Based on its per capita income being among the lowest in the state and its HDI being below both state and national averages, the source suggests that Belford Roxo faces considerable socioeconomic challenges and regional inequality.
Belford Roxo is officially designated as a city, and its Portuguese name is 'Cidade do Belford Roxo'.
Answer: False
Belford Roxo is officially designated as a municipality, not a city. Its official Portuguese name is 'Município do Belford Roxo'.
The motto of Belford Roxo, 'Paz e Progresso,' is accurately translated into English as 'Peace and Prosperity'.
Answer: False
The motto 'Paz e Progresso' translates from Portuguese to English as 'Peace and Progress,' not 'Peace and Prosperity'.
Belford Roxo operates under a parliamentary system of government, with a President as the head of executive power.
Answer: False
Belford Roxo employs a Mayor-council form of government, which is presidential in nature, not parliamentary. The head of executive power is the Mayor.
The demonym for inhabitants of Belford Roxo is 'Roxenses'.
Answer: False
The correct demonym used to refer to the inhabitants of Belford Roxo is 'belford-roxense', not 'Roxenses'.
Belford Roxo observes UTC-3 during standard time (BRT) and UTC-2 during daylight saving time (BRST).
Answer: True
Belford Roxo observes UTC-3 during standard time (BRT) and UTC-2 during daylight saving time (BRST), consistent with Brasília Time.
The primary telephone area code for Belford Roxo is +55 11.
Answer: False
The primary telephone area code for Belford Roxo is +55 21, not +55 11.
What is the official designation and Portuguese name for Belford Roxo?
Answer: Municipality, Município do Belford Roxo
Belford Roxo is officially designated as a municipality, and its official Portuguese name is 'Município do Belford Roxo'.
What is the motto of Belford Roxo, and what does it mean in English?
Answer: Paz e Progresso (Peace and Progress)
The motto of Belford Roxo is 'Paz e Progresso,' which translates from Portuguese to English as 'Peace and Progress'.
What is the demonym used to refer to the inhabitants of Belford Roxo?
Answer: Belford-roxenses
The demonym used to refer to the inhabitants of Belford Roxo is 'belford-roxense'.
Belford Roxo observes which time zone during standard time?
Answer: UTC-3 (BRT)
During standard time, Belford Roxo observes UTC-3, which is known as Brasília Time (BRT).
The samba school 'G.R.E.S. Unidos de Belford Roxo' represents the municipality in Rio de Janeiro's carnival.
Answer: True
The samba school known as G.R.E.S. Unidos de Belford Roxo (Lambs of Belford Roxo) is a cultural entity that represents the municipality in the carnival parades of Rio de Janeiro.
Who is Belford Roxo named after, and what was his key contribution mentioned in the source?
Answer: Raimundo Teixeira Belfort Roxo, for solving water shortage problems.
Belford Roxo is named after Engineer Raimundo Teixeira Belfort Roxo, who is recognized for his contribution in solving water shortage issues in the area.
Which famous samba school from Belford Roxo participates in Rio de Janeiro's carnival?
Answer: G.R.E.S. Unidos de Belford Roxo (Lambs of Belford Roxo)
The samba school G.R.E.S. Unidos de Belford Roxo, also known as the Lambs of Belford Roxo, participates in the Rio de Janeiro carnival.