Brazil's enchanting desert lagoons, Lençóis Maranhenses

Lansois Marinenes, a National Park in Brazil, transforms from a desert to a lagoon-filled landscape during the rainy season from January to June. Rainwater collects between sand dunes, forming clear lagoons that attract visitors. These lagoons can be over 300 feet long and 10 feet deep, with warm water temperatures. Visiting requires navigating rough terrain with a four-wheeler. As the dry season approaches, the lagoons disappear, and the area reverts to its desert state.

What natural phenomenon transforms Lansois Marinenes from a desert into a lagoon-filled landscape?

• Snowfall

• Rainstorms

• Earthquakes

• Volcanic eruptions

How long can some of the lagoons in Lansois Marinenes stretch?

• Over 400 feet

• Over 300 feet

• Over 200 feet

• Over 100 feet

What is the maximum depth some lagoons can reach in Lansois Marinenes?

• 10 feet

• 20 feet

• 5 feet

• 15 feet

What is a necessary requirement for visitors to reach the lagoons in Lansois Marinenes?

• A guide

• A map

• A four-wheeler

• A boat

What happens to the lagoons in Lansois Marinenes during the dry season?

• They become salty

• They vanish

• They freeze

• They expand