Brazil's Enchanting Desert Lagoons, Lençóis Maranhenses

Lensois 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 can be over 300 feet long and 10 feet deep. Visitors face challenges reaching these lagoons, requiring a four-wheeler to navigate the rough terrain. The lagoons vanish during the dry season, returning the area to its desert state.

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

• Earthquakes

• Rainstorms

• Volcanic eruptions

• Tidal waves

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

• Over 100 feet

• Over 300 feet

• Over 200 feet

• Over 400 feet

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

• 12 feet

• 5 feet

• 8 feet

• 10 feet

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

• Hiring a local guide

• Traveling by boat

• Renting a four-wheeler

• Using a map

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

• They vanish and the area becomes a desert again

• They freeze over

• They turn into forests

• They become larger