Sugarloaf Cable Car

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/sugarloaf-cable-car

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1. How high is Sugarloaf Cable Car?220 meters (722 feet)
2. What is the system type?Two-stage aerial tramway
3. What is the location?Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
4. What is the Sugarloaf Cable Car and why is it special?It is an aerial tramway that carries people up Sugarloaf Mountain in Rio de Janeiro. Built in 1912, it was only the third cableway ever built in the world.
5. How does the cable car travel up the mountain?The journey uses two separate cars. The first takes passengers from the beach to the middle station on Morro da Urca, and the second carries them from there to the summit.

Aerial Tramway: A type of cable transport system where cabins are suspended from moving cables, often used for traversing difficult terrain or providing scenic views.
Engineering Ambition: The drive and capability to conceive and execute complex technical projects that push the boundaries of current knowledge and technology.
Cultural Iconography: The representation of a place or thing as a symbol that holds significant meaning and recognition within a culture or society.