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Is the state of Rio de Janeiro the largest federative unit in Brazil by geographical area?
Answer: False
The state of Rio de Janeiro is geographically one of the smallest in Brazil, particularly within its Southeast macroregion, rather than the largest.
Is the state of Rio de Janeiro characterized by a plateau and a coastal plain ('baixada') arranged perpendicular to the shoreline?
Answer: False
The state of Rio de Janeiro features a plateau and a coastal plain ('baixada'), but these are arranged parallel, not perpendicular, to the shoreline.
Does Rio de Janeiro's coastline stretch for approximately 635 kilometers and include the Bay of Santos?
Answer: False
While Rio de Janeiro's coastline is approximately 635 kilometers, it includes bays such as Guanabara, Sepetiba, and Ilha Grande, not the Bay of Santos.
Is Pico das Agulhas Negras, the state's highest point, located within the Serra do Mar mountain range?
Answer: False
Pico das Agulhas Negras, the state's highest point, is situated within the Serra da Mantiqueira mountain range, not the Serra do Mar.
Is the Paraíba do Sul River among the principal rivers flowing through Rio de Janeiro state?
Answer: True
Indeed, the Paraíba do Sul River is recognized as one of the principal rivers traversing the state of Rio de Janeiro.
Does Rio de Janeiro state primarily experience a temperate climate, despite its tropical location?
Answer: False
Rio de Janeiro state lies within the tropics and predominantly experiences a tropical climate. While altitude can moderate temperatures, a temperate climate is not the primary characteristic.
Are frost and occasional snow reported in Rio de Janeiro's mountainous regions, such as Itatiaia National Park?
Answer: True
Due to significant altitude, mountainous areas within Rio de Janeiro state, including Itatiaia National Park, do experience frost and occasional snowfall.
Does the rainy season in Rio de Janeiro state typically occur during the winter months, from June to September?
Answer: False
The rainy season in Rio de Janeiro state is concentrated in the summer months (December to March), while the winter months (June to September) are generally drier.
Is Rio de Janeiro state part of the Cerrado biome, characterized by vast tropical forests along its coast?
Answer: False
Rio de Janeiro state is primarily part of the Mata Atlântica (Atlantic Forest) biome, not the Cerrado. Its coastal areas are characterized by tropical forests and diverse ecosystems.
Is the state of Rio de Janeiro located in Brazil's Southern region?
Answer: False
The state of Rio de Janeiro is located in Brazil's Southeast region, not the Southern region.
In which geographical region of Brazil is the state of Rio de Janeiro situated?
Answer: Southeast
The state of Rio de Janeiro is located in the Southeast region of Brazil.
Which significant mountain range delineates the border between Rio de Janeiro state and São Paulo state?
Answer: Serra do Mar
The Serra do Mar mountain range forms the geographical boundary between Rio de Janeiro state and São Paulo state.
What is the approximate annual mean temperature recorded along the coast of Rio de Janeiro state?
Answer: 23°C (73°F)
The annual mean temperature along the coast of Rio de Janeiro state is approximately 23°C (73°F).
Which of the following rivers is NOT listed among the principal waterways of Rio de Janeiro state?
Answer: Amazonas
The Amazonas River is not a principal river of Rio de Janeiro state; it is located in the Amazon basin. Paraíba do Sul, Guandu, and Muriaé are principal rivers within Rio de Janeiro.
To which primary biome does Rio de Janeiro state belong?
Answer: Mata Atlântica (Atlantic Forest)
Rio de Janeiro state is predominantly situated within the Mata Atlântica, or Atlantic Forest, biome.
Which of the following Brazilian states does NOT share a border with Rio de Janeiro?
Answer: Bahia
Bahia is not a bordering state. Rio de Janeiro shares borders with Minas Gerais, Espírito Santo, and São Paulo.
Did the French occupation of Rio de Janeiro territory, which led to the establishment of 'France Antarctique,' occur between 1555 and 1567?
Answer: True
Historical records confirm that the French attempted to establish the colony 'France Antarctique' in the Rio de Janeiro region between 1555 and 1567.
Did the arrival of the Portuguese royal family in 1808 result in the closure of the Bank of Brazil and the Royal Press?
Answer: False
Contrary to the statement, the arrival of the Portuguese royal family in 1808 led to the establishment or expansion of institutions like the Bank of Brazil and the Royal Press, not their closure.
In 1834, were the administrative headquarters for the province of Rio de Janeiro relocated to the capital city itself?
Answer: False
In 1834, the administrative headquarters for the province of Rio de Janeiro were moved to Niterói, a separate city, while Rio de Janeiro city was designated a 'neutral city' and remained the state capital.
Did the merger of Rio de Janeiro and Guanabara states occur in 1960, coinciding with the relocation of the federal capital?
Answer: False
The merger of Rio de Janeiro and Guanabara states occurred in 1975, not 1960. The federal capital was relocated to Brasília in 1960.
After 1834, was the provincial capital located in Rio de Janeiro city, while the state capital moved to Niterói?
Answer: False
The situation was reversed: after 1834, Rio de Janeiro city remained the state capital (designated a 'neutral city'), while the administrative headquarters for the province were moved to Niterói.
Did Rio de Janeiro serve as the capital of Brazil from 1763 until 1960?
Answer: True
Yes, the city of Rio de Janeiro functioned as the capital of Brazil from 1763 until the federal capital was moved to Brasília in 1960.
What was the historical administrative role of the city of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil prior to 1960?
Answer: It served as the capital of Colonial Brazil, the United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil, and the Algarves, and independent Brazil.
Prior to 1960, the city of Rio de Janeiro served as the capital of Colonial Brazil, the United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil, and the Algarves, and subsequently, the independent nation of Brazil.
What historical event prompted the Portuguese establishment of the city of Rio de Janeiro in 1565?
Answer: The French occupation attempting to establish France Antarctique.
The Portuguese established the city of Rio de Janeiro in 1565 primarily to counter the French occupation and their attempt to establish the colony of 'France Antarctique'.
Which of the following institutions was NOT established or significantly developed following the arrival of the Portuguese royal family in 1808?
Answer: The first international airport
Institutions such as the Bank of Brazil, the Royal Press, and the Botanical Garden were established or expanded after 1808. The first international airport in Brazil was a much later development.
In what year did the states of Rio de Janeiro and Guanabara merge to form the current state?
Answer: 1975
The states of Rio de Janeiro and Guanabara were merged in 1975 to constitute the present-day state of Rio de Janeiro.
Did the population of Rio de Janeiro state exceed 16 million people according to the 2022 Census?
Answer: True
Yes, the 2022 Census data indicates that the population of Rio de Janeiro state surpassed 16 million individuals.
Does Rio de Janeiro state possess the lowest population density among all Brazilian states?
Answer: False
This assertion is incorrect; Rio de Janeiro state is, in fact, the most densely populated state in Brazil.
In 2004, did approximately 96.9% of Rio de Janeiro's population reside in rural areas?
Answer: False
This assertion is false. In 2004, a significant majority, 96.9%, of Rio de Janeiro's population resided in urban areas, indicating a highly urbanized demographic.
Are White people and Pardo (Multiracial) people the largest racial or ethnic groups identified in Rio de Janeiro state?
Answer: True
Yes, according to demographic data, White and Pardo (Multiracial) individuals constitute the largest racial or ethnic groups within Rio de Janeiro state.
During the late 19th century, did individuals of Italian ancestry constitute the largest foreign-born group in the city of Rio de Janeiro?
Answer: False
Data from the late 19th century indicates that people of Portuguese ancestry formed the largest foreign-born group in Rio de Janeiro city, not those of Italian ancestry.
According to the 2011 census, was São Gonçalo the most populous city in Rio de Janeiro state?
Answer: False
The 2011 census data shows that Rio de Janeiro city was the most populous in the state, with São Gonçalo ranking second.
Does Rio de Janeiro state exhibit the highest percentage of Catholics and the lowest percentage of irreligion in Brazil?
Answer: False
Rio de Janeiro state has the lowest percentage of Catholics and the highest percentage of individuals without religious affiliation (irreligion) in Brazil, contrary to this statement.
According to the 2010 census, did Spiritists constitute the largest religious group in Rio de Janeiro state?
Answer: False
The 2010 census indicates that while Spiritists are a significant group in Rio de Janeiro, Roman Catholics formed the largest religious affiliation, followed by Protestants.
Was the estimated population for Rio de Janeiro state in 2024 approximately 16.05 million?
Answer: False
The estimated population for Rio de Janeiro state in 2024 was approximately 17.22 million, not 16.05 million.
How does Rio de Janeiro state's population density compare to that of other Brazilian states?
Answer: It is the most densely populated state in the country.
Rio de Janeiro state ranks as the most densely populated state within Brazil.
According to 2004 data, what percentage of Rio de Janeiro's population resided in urban areas?
Answer: 96.9%
In 2004, 96.9% of Rio de Janeiro's population lived in urban areas, indicating a high degree of urbanization.
Based on the 2011 census, which of the following cities was the most populous within Rio de Janeiro state?
Answer: Rio de Janeiro
According to the 2011 census, the city of Rio de Janeiro was the most populous in the state.
Which religious group constitutes the highest percentage in Rio de Janeiro state compared to other Brazilian states?
Answer: Spiritists
Rio de Janeiro state exhibits the highest percentage of Spiritists among all Brazilian states.
What was the estimated population of Rio de Janeiro state in the year 2024?
Answer: 17,219,679
The estimated population for Rio de Janeiro state in 2024 was 17,219,679 individuals.
What was the population density of Rio de Janeiro state in the year 2022?
Answer: 367 inhabitants per square kilometer
In 2022, the population density of Rio de Janeiro state was measured at 367 inhabitants per square kilometer (equivalent to 950 per square mile).
Was cattle raising a primary economic activity in Rio de Janeiro during the 18th century, with sugar cane cultivation dominating the 17th century?
Answer: True
Historical economic data indicates that sugar cane cultivation was paramount in the 17th century, transitioning to cattle raising as a primary activity in the 18th century.
Do services constitute the largest economic sector in Rio de Janeiro state, followed by industry?
Answer: True
Indeed, the service sector represents the largest component of Rio de Janeiro state's economy, with industry ranking as the second-largest contributor.
Has sugar cane production in Rio de Janeiro remained consistently high since the 1980s?
Answer: False
Sugar cane production in Rio de Janeiro has experienced a significant decline since the 1980s, contrary to the assertion of consistently high levels.
Is Rio de Janeiro state the leading producer of pineapples in Brazil?
Answer: False
While Rio de Janeiro is a significant producer of pineapples, it ranks fourth nationally, not as the leading producer.
Does petroleum constitute the largest share of Rio de Janeiro state's exports?
Answer: True
Yes, petroleum is the primary export commodity from Rio de Janeiro state, accounting for a substantial portion of its export value.
Does agriculture contribute significantly to Rio de Janeiro state's GDP, representing over 10% of the total?
Answer: False
Agriculture contributes minimally to Rio de Janeiro state's GDP, accounting for only about 0.4%, not over 10%.
Does Rio de Janeiro account for approximately 9.2% of Brazil's GDP and 8.2% of its population?
Answer: True
Yes, Rio de Janeiro state contributes approximately 9.2% to Brazil's Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
What were the principal economic drivers for Rio de Janeiro's development during the 17th and 18th centuries?
Answer: Sugar cane cultivation in the 17th century and gold export in the 18th century.
In the 17th century, sugar cane cultivation was a key economic driver, followed by the export of gold from Minas Gerais in the 18th century.
What is the dominant economic sector contributing to the economy of Rio de Janeiro state?
Answer: Services
The service sector is the dominant contributor to the economy of Rio de Janeiro state.
What percentage of Rio de Janeiro state's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is represented by the industrial sector?
Answer: 51.6%
The industrial sector accounts for 51.6% of Rio de Janeiro state's GDP.
Which of the following commodities constitutes the primary export from Rio de Janeiro state?
Answer: Petroleum
Petroleum is the principal export commodity from Rio de Janeiro state.
What percentage of Rio de Janeiro state's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is represented by the agricultural sector?
Answer: 0.4%
The agricultural sector constitutes a minimal portion of Rio de Janeiro state's GDP, representing approximately 0.4%.
What percentage of Brazil's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) does Rio de Janeiro state account for?
Answer: 9.2%
Rio de Janeiro state accounts for approximately 9.2% of Brazil's total Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
Is Rio de Janeiro the primary tourist destination for foreign visitors in Brazil, attracting nearly 40% of all international tourists?
Answer: True
Rio de Janeiro is a leading tourist destination in Brazil, attracting a significant percentage of foreign visitors, approximately 40% of the international tourist influx.
Are Christ the Redeemer and the beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema major tourist attractions located outside the city of Rio de Janeiro?
Answer: False
Christ the Redeemer and the beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema are iconic tourist attractions situated within the city of Rio de Janeiro, not outside it.
Is the Rio Carnival recognized by Guinness World Records as the largest New Year's party in the world?
Answer: False
The Rio Carnival is recognized by Guinness World Records as the 'biggest party on the planet,' while the New Year's Eve celebration in Copacabana is recognized as the largest New Year's party globally.
Is football the most popular sport in Rio de Janeiro, with Flamengo and Fluminense being two of the four main clubs?
Answer: True
Football holds the position of the most popular sport in Rio de Janeiro, and Flamengo and Fluminense are indeed two of the state's four principal football clubs.
Is Rio de Janeiro state particularly known for producing significant athletes in swimming and gymnastics?
Answer: False
While Rio de Janeiro produces athletes in various disciplines, it is more prominently recognized for its athletes in sports such as volleyball, yachting, and surfing, rather than primarily swimming and gymnastics.
Did Rio de Janeiro state host the 2014 FIFA World Cup final and the 2016 Summer Olympics?
Answer: True
Yes, Rio de Janeiro state was a significant venue, hosting the 2014 FIFA World Cup final and the 2016 Summer Olympics.
Are the Maracanã Stadium and the Engenhão two major stadiums located in the capital city?
Answer: True
Indeed, the Maracanã Stadium and the Engenhão (Nilton Santos Olympic Stadium) are two prominent major stadiums situated within the capital city.
Does the state flag of Rio de Janeiro feature the 'Dedo de Deus' rock formation and symbols representing coffee and sugar cane?
Answer: True
The state flag of Rio de Janeiro features an eagle and the 'Dedo de Deus' rock formation, with symbols representing agricultural wealth such as sugarcane and coffee integrated into its design.
What proportion of foreign tourists visiting Brazil select Rio de Janeiro as their destination?
Answer: Nearly 40%
Rio de Janeiro attracts nearly 40% of all foreign tourists visiting Brazil, making it a primary destination.
Which of the following is NOT identified as a famous tourist attraction within the city of Rio de Janeiro?
Answer: The Iguazu Falls
The Iguazu Falls are a major natural attraction in Brazil, but they are located in the state of Paraná, not in the city of Rio de Janeiro.
For what specific distinction is the Rio Carnival recognized by Guinness World Records?
Answer: Biggest party on the planet
The Rio Carnival holds the Guinness World Record for being the 'biggest party on the planet'.
Beyond football, in which other sport is Rio de Janeiro state recognized for producing significant athletes?
Answer: Volleyball
Rio de Janeiro state is also renowned for its significant contributions to volleyball, producing numerous accomplished athletes in this sport.
In addition to the 2016 Summer Olympics, what other major international sporting events has Rio de Janeiro state hosted?
Answer: 1950 and 2014 FIFA World Cup finals
Rio de Janeiro state has hosted significant international competitions, including the finals of the 1950 and 2014 FIFA World Cups, in addition to the 2016 Summer Olympics.
What does the 'Dedo de Deus' rock formation symbolize as depicted on the state flag of Rio de Janeiro?
Answer: A natural landmark backdrop
The 'Dedo de Deus' rock formation on the state flag serves as a representation of a significant natural landmark within the state's landscape.
Was BR-116, also known as the Presidente Dutra highway, the first duplicated highway in Brazil, connecting Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo?
Answer: True
Yes, BR-116, commonly referred to as the Presidente Dutra highway, holds the distinction of being the first duplicated highway in Brazil, linking the major metropolitan areas of Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo.
Does Rio de Janeiro-Galeão International Airport serve as Brazil's primary international gateway for air travel?
Answer: False
Rio de Janeiro-Galeão International Airport is a major international gateway, but São Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is considered Brazil's primary international gateway.
Does Galeão International Airport feature Brazil's longest runway, measuring 4,240 meters?
Answer: True
A notable feature of Rio de Janeiro-Galeão International Airport is that it possesses Brazil's longest runway, extending 4,240 meters.
Does the Port of Itaguaí primarily export agricultural products and manufactured goods?
Answer: False
The Port of Itaguaí primarily exports iron ore and containerized cargo originating from Minas Gerais, rather than agricultural products and manufactured goods.
Which highway, connecting São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, holds the distinction of being the first duplicated highway in Brazil?
Answer: Presidente Dutra Highway (BR-116)
The Presidente Dutra Highway (BR-116) was the first highway in Brazil to undergo duplication, linking the major metropolitan areas of São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.
Regarding its runway, what is a key feature of Rio de Janeiro-Galeão International Airport?
Answer: It features Brazil's longest runway.
A notable feature of Rio de Janeiro-Galeão International Airport is that it possesses Brazil's longest runway.
Which of the following is NOT identified as a major port located within Rio de Janeiro state?
Answer: Port of Santos
The Port of Santos is a major port in Brazil, but it is located in the state of São Paulo, not Rio de Janeiro. The major ports in Rio de Janeiro state include Rio de Janeiro, Itaguaí, and Açu.
On the Brazilian flag, does the star designated as Mimosa represent the state of Rio Grande do Sul?
Answer: False
The star Mimosa on the Brazilian flag represents the state of Rio de Janeiro, not Rio Grande do Sul.
Is the demonym 'fluminense,' used for inhabitants of Rio de Janeiro state, derived from the Latin word 'flumen,' signifying 'river'?
Answer: True
The term 'fluminense' originates from the Latin word 'flumen,' meaning 'river,' accurately describing the inhabitants of Rio de Janeiro state.
Does Rio de Janeiro state rank fourth in Brazil for education and possess an illiteracy rate comparable to Singapore?
Answer: True
Rio de Janeiro state ranks fourth nationally in education, and its illiteracy rate of approximately 4% is indeed comparable to that of countries like Singapore.
Is the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) ranked as the best federal university in Brazil and fifth in Latin America?
Answer: True
Yes, the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) is recognized as the premier federal university in Brazil and holds a significant position, ranking fifth in Latin America.
Is the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-RIO) a leading public university in the state?
Answer: False
The Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-RIO) is a prominent private institution; the leading public university in the state is the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ).
Is the term 'carioca' the official demonym for residents of the state of Rio de Janeiro?
Answer: False
The official demonym for residents of the state of Rio de Janeiro is 'fluminense.' 'Carioca' specifically refers to residents of the city of Rio de Janeiro.
What does the star designated as Mimosa on the Brazilian flag symbolize concerning Rio de Janeiro state?
Answer: The state of Rio de Janeiro
The star Mimosa on the Brazilian flag symbolizes the state of Rio de Janeiro. It corresponds to the beta star within the constellation Crux (Southern Cross).
What is the primary demonym for inhabitants of Rio de Janeiro state, and what is its etymological origin?
Answer: Fluminense, from the Latin word 'flumen' meaning 'river'
The principal demonym for residents of Rio de Janeiro state is 'Fluminense,' derived from the Latin term 'flumen,' meaning 'river.'
What is the approximate illiteracy rate recorded for Rio de Janeiro state?
Answer: 4%
The approximate illiteracy rate in Rio de Janeiro state is 4%.
Identify a leading public university situated within Rio de Janeiro state from the options provided.
Answer: Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ)
The Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) is a prominent public university in the state.
Following the 1975 merger, to which specific area did the term 'carioca' become exclusively associated?
Answer: The city of Rio de Janeiro
After the 1975 merger of Guanabara and Rio de Janeiro states, the term 'carioca' evolved to specifically designate residents of the city of Rio de Janeiro.