Bras d'Eau National Park

Bras d'Eau National Park - Quiz

1. How long does it typically take to complete the Mare sarcelle trail?

A) 1 hour 28 minutes
B) 45 minutes
C) 2 hours
D) 30 minutes

2. What is the length of the Coq de bois loop trail?

A) 6.6 km
B) 3.5 km
C) 4.8 km
D) It is part of the Mare sarcelle trail, so it is less than 6.6 km.

3. Where does the Mare sarcelle trail start and end?

A) Starts and ends at the visitor's center
B) It starts from the visitor’s centre and ends at Mare sarcelle.
C) Starts at Point Radeau, ends at Belcourt Bay
D) Starts at Poste Lafayette, ends at Bras d'Eau

4. What is the local name for the Mauritius paradise flycatcher?

A) Flycatcher
B) Coq de bois
C) Mauritius sparrow
D) Paradise bird

5. What is the significance of Bras d'Eau's name?

A) It refers to the arm-like shape of the body of water.
B) Named for its proximity to the sea
C) Named after a famous explorer
D) Derived from a local legend

6. When was Bras d'Eau National Park established?

A) 1993
B) 2005
C) 1987
D) 25 October 2011

7. Which Act facilitated the establishment of Bras d'Eau National Park?

A) The 1987 Nature Preservation Act
B) The 2005 Conservation Act
C) The 2011 Environmental Protection Act
D) The 1993 Wildlife and National Parks Act

8. How many land-based national parks does Mauritius have?

A) Four
B) Three
C) Two
D) One

9. Where is Bras d'Eau National Park located in relation to Mauritius?

A) In the southwest of Mauritius
B) In the northeast of Mauritius.
C) In the southeast of Mauritius
D) On the northwest coast of Mauritius

10. What is the approximate size of Bras d'Eau National Park?

A) 600 hectares
B) 300 hectares
C) 800 hectares
D) 497.2 hectares (1,229 acres)

11. What notable scientific facility is located within the park?

A) A climate research center
B) A weather station
C) An astronomical observatory
D) The Mauritius Radio Telescope

12. What historic structures can be found in the forest of Bras d'Eau National Park?

A) Old lighthouses
B) Colonial forts
C) Remains of a sugar mill and lime kiln.
D) Ancient temples

13. What amenities are available for visitors at the picnic site?

A) Swimming pools
B) Grills
C) Wooden tables
D) Tents

14. How many national parks are there in Mauritius?

A) Five
B) Six
C) Four
D) Three

15. Where is Bras d'Eau National Park located on the island of Mauritius?

A) South-west
B) North-west
C) Central
D) North-east

16. Name one species of giant Mauritian ebony tree found in the park.

A) Acer saccharum
B) Pinus radiata
C) Quercus robur
D) Diospyros melanida

17. Which critically rare fern is found in Bras d'Eau National Park?

A) Pteridium aquilinum
B) Adiantum capillus-veneris
C) Nephrolepis exaltata
D) Doryopteris pilosa

18. What is the name of an endemic orchid found in the park?

A) Cattleya
B) Oeoniella
C) Dendrobium
D) Phalaenopsis

19. Which migratory bird is NOT found in Mare sarcelle?

A) Common moorhen (Gallinula chloropus)
B) Striated heron (Butorides striata)
C) Sarcelle de maurice
D) Whimbrel (Numenius phaeopus)

20. Which genus of geckos is found in Bras d'Eau National Park?

A) Gekko
B) Phelsuma
C) Hemidactylus
D) Lygodactylus

21. Which bird species is associated with Mare mahogany?

A) Mascarene paradise flycatcher
B) Whimbrel
C) Striated heron
D) None, it's named after the surrounding forest.

22. Which of the following is a critically rare aquatic plant in the park?

A) Lilium candidum
B) Acrostichum aureum
C) Victoria amazonica
D) Nymphaea alba

23. Which of these trees is NOT mentioned as part of the commercial plantations?

A) Queensland pine
B) West Indian Mahogany
C) Eucalyptus robusta
D) Tecoma

24. Which endemic bird species is known as the Mauritius grey white-eye?

A) Anas theodori
B) Terpsiphone bourbonnensis
C) Lalage typica
D) Zosterops mauritianus

25. Which of the following is NOT a type of tree found in Bras d'Eau National Park?

A) Queensland pine
B) West Indian Mahogany
C) Oak trees
D) Eucalyptus robusta

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