Question

around the world in 80 days
destination: brazil
questions

1. when did brasilia become the capital of brazil?
2. what method of transport would i use to get up sugar loaf mountain?
3. can you name two beaches in rio de janeiro?
4. why is it an exciting time to live in rio?
5. apart from brazil, where else could i find the amazon rainforest?
6. by what other name is the amazon rainforest known?
7. what is the second longest river in the world?
8. what does iguazu mean?
9. where in brazil would you like to visit most and why?

10 extension: write a postcard to someone at home telling them about your trip to brazil. use information from the text to help you. draw pictures from your trip on the other side.

Explanation:

1. Brasilia's capital status was established by law and inaugurated in this year.
2. This is the iconic, dedicated transport for accessing the mountain's summit.
3. These are two of Rio de Janeiro's most famous, globally recognized beaches.
4. Rio is known for its vibrant culture, festivals, coastal lifestyle, and major global events.
5. The Amazon Rainforest spans multiple South American nations adjacent to Brazil.
6. This alternate name references the forest's immense size and ecological importance.
7. This river is measured as the second longest by most standard length metrics.
8. The term comes from the Guarani language, describing the falls' appearance.
9. This is a subjective answer focused on a key Brazilian attraction and its unique appeal.
10. This is a creative task using factual details about Brazil to craft a personal postcard.

Answer:

1. 1960
2. Cable car (Sugar Loaf Cable Car)
3. Copacabana Beach and Ipanema Beach
4. Rio offers world-famous carnivals, beautiful coastal scenery, a lively cultural scene, and has hosted major global events like the Olympics and World Cup, creating a dynamic, energetic atmosphere.
5. You can find the Amazon Rainforest in Peru, Colombia, Venezuela, Bolivia, Ecuador, Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana.
6. It is also known as the "Lungs of the Earth"
7. The Amazon River
8. In the Guarani language, Iguazu means "great water"
9. I would most like to visit the Amazon Rainforest because it is the world's most biodiverse ecosystem, home to millions of unique plant and animal species, and offers an unparalleled, immersive natural experience.
10. (Sample postcard text):

Dear Mom,
Greetings from sunny Brazil! I just rode the cable car up Sugar Loaf Mountain— the views of Rio's coastline, Copacabana Beach glinting below, were incredible. Tomorrow I'm heading to the Amazon Rainforest, the "Lungs of the Earth," to spot toucans and jaguars. I wish you were here to see the vibrant street art and hear the samba music everywhere!
Love,
[Your Name]
(On the reverse side, you would draw a cable car over Sugar Loaf Mountain, a toucan, and a snippet of a samba dancer.)