Class 10 People and Places Exercise 15.2 Solutions | English Curriculum Development Centre

Where is Sugarloaf Mountain located?

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Solution

Sugarloaf Mountain is located at the entrance to Guanabara Bay in southeastern Brazil.

Question b)

How did the mountain get the name 'Sugarloaf Mountain'?

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Solution

The mountain got the name ‘Sugarloaf Mountain’ as it has a unique shape that resembles a traditional form of refined sugar used in the 19th century.

Question c)

Do you think many people can do rock-climbing at a time when they visit the mountain? Why?

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Solution

Yes, many people can do rock-climbing at a time when they visit the mountain because there are 270 different routes.

Question d)

Which of the site do you think the children would love to visit? Why?

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Solution

I think children would love to visit Morro de Urca because it offers a play area for them and a restaurant that serves delicious dishes.

Question e)

Name the first film in which Sugarloaf Mountain was featured.

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Solution

The first film in which Sugarload Mountain was featured was “Now, Voyager”.

Question f)

What is historic about Guanabara Bay?

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Solution

Something historic about Guanabara Bay is that it was home to several fortifications built by the colonial government in the 16th century.

Question g)

What should you do to enjoy the best scene of Guanabara Bay?

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Solution

To enjoy the best scene of Gaunabara Bay, we can take cable cars to the summit of Sugar Loaf mountain.

Question h)

Do you think a visitor should ride the cable cars while visiting the mountain? Why?