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Bras d'Eau National Park - Quiz
Contributed by: Bryan
  • 1. How long does it typically take to complete the Mare sarcelle trail?
A) 1 hour 28 minutes
B) 2 hours
C) 30 minutes
D) 45 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) It starts from the visitor’s centre and ends at Mare sarcelle.
B) Starts at Poste Lafayette, ends at Bras d'Eau
C) Starts at Point Radeau, ends at Belcourt Bay
D) Starts and ends at the visitor's center
  • 4. What is the local name for the Mauritius paradise flycatcher?
A) Paradise bird
B) Coq de bois
C) Mauritius sparrow
D) Flycatcher
  • 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) Derived from a local legend
D) Named after a famous explorer
  • 6. When was Bras d'Eau National Park established?
A) 1987
B) 25 October 2011
C) 2005
D) 1993
  • 7. Which Act facilitated the establishment of Bras d'Eau National Park?
A) The 1987 Nature Preservation Act
B) The 1993 Wildlife and National Parks Act
C) The 2011 Environmental Protection Act
D) The 2005 Conservation Act
  • 8. How many land-based national parks does Mauritius have?
A) Two
B) Four
C) One
D) Three
  • 9. Where is Bras d'Eau National Park located in relation to Mauritius?
A) In the southwest of Mauritius
B) In the southeast of Mauritius
C) On the northwest coast of Mauritius
D) In the northeast of Mauritius.
  • 10. What is the approximate size of Bras d'Eau National Park?
A) 800 hectares
B) 300 hectares
C) 600 hectares
D) 497.2 hectares (1,229 acres)
  • 11. What notable scientific facility is located within the park?
A) An astronomical observatory
B) A climate research center
C) A weather station
D) The Mauritius Radio Telescope
  • 12. What historic structures can be found in the forest of Bras d'Eau National Park?
A) Colonial forts
B) Ancient temples
C) Remains of a sugar mill and lime kiln.
D) Old lighthouses
  • 13. What amenities are available for visitors at the picnic site?
A) Tents
B) Wooden tables
C) Grills
D) Swimming pools
  • 14. How many national parks are there in Mauritius?
A) Four
B) Six
C) Five
D) Three
  • 15. Where is Bras d'Eau National Park located on the island of Mauritius?
A) North-east
B) North-west
C) Central
D) South-west
  • 16. Name one species of giant Mauritian ebony tree found in the park.
A) Diospyros melanida
B) Pinus radiata
C) Acer saccharum
D) Quercus robur
  • 17. Which critically rare fern is found in Bras d'Eau National Park?
A) Nephrolepis exaltata
B) Doryopteris pilosa
C) Pteridium aquilinum
D) Adiantum capillus-veneris
  • 18. What is the name of an endemic orchid found in the park?
A) Oeoniella
B) Dendrobium
C) Phalaenopsis
D) Cattleya
  • 19. Which migratory bird is NOT found in Mare sarcelle?
A) Whimbrel (Numenius phaeopus)
B) Sarcelle de maurice
C) Striated heron (Butorides striata)
D) Common moorhen (Gallinula chloropus)
  • 20. Which genus of geckos is found in Bras d'Eau National Park?
A) Lygodactylus
B) Phelsuma
C) Hemidactylus
D) Gekko
  • 21. Which bird species is associated with Mare mahogany?
A) Whimbrel
B) None, it's named after the surrounding forest.
C) Mascarene paradise flycatcher
D) Striated heron
  • 22. Which of the following is a critically rare aquatic plant in the park?
A) Acrostichum aureum
B) Lilium candidum
C) Victoria amazonica
D) Nymphaea alba
  • 23. Which of these trees is NOT mentioned as part of the commercial plantations?
A) West Indian Mahogany
B) Eucalyptus robusta
C) Queensland pine
D) Tecoma
  • 24. Which endemic bird species is known as the Mauritius grey white-eye?
A) Zosterops mauritianus
B) Anas theodori
C) Lalage typica
D) Terpsiphone bourbonnensis
  • 25. Which of the following is NOT a type of tree found in Bras d'Eau National Park?
A) Eucalyptus robusta
B) Queensland pine
C) Oak trees
D) West Indian Mahogany
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