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) 2 hours
C) 30 minutes
D) 45 minutes

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

A) 4.8 km
B) 6.6 km
C) 3.5 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 and ends at the visitor's center
D) Starts at Point Radeau, ends at Belcourt Bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A) A weather station
B) An astronomical observatory
C) A climate research center
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) Remains of a sugar mill and lime kiln.
C) Ancient temples
D) Old lighthouses

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

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

14. How many national parks are there in Mauritius?

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

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

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

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

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

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) Dendrobium
B) Cattleya
C) Phalaenopsis
D) Oeoniella

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) Phelsuma
B) Hemidactylus
C) Gekko
D) Lygodactylus

21. Which bird species is associated with Mare mahogany?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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) West Indian Mahogany
D) Oak trees

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