Here are the answers to the treasure hunt on the Osprey trail, part of the “Welcome to Eauville” day.
Question 1 – The banks of the Rivière des Milles Îles are home to the largest colony of this endangered plant. Brother Marie-Victorin described this plant as “very rare” back in 1935. What is the name of this plant?
The answer is “b”, the leaning lizard.
Question 2 – I’m a small living creature that can be found in river water. You’ve never seen me with your own eyes, but I’m always there in great numbers… Who am I?
The answer is “c”,Escherichia coli
Question 3 – This animal inhabiting the Milles Îles River has hardly evolved in 90 million years. Who is it?
The answer is “b”, the snapping turtle.
Question 4 – On the beaches of Laval, dance halls organized musical shows featuring world-famous artists. Which of the following artists was turned down by the organizers because he or she wasn’t well enough known?
The answer is “c”, Frank Sinatra.
Question 5 – I can catch up to 100 fish a day. Who am I?
The answer is “a”, the great blue heron.
Question 6 – In what year was the La Pinière station commissioned?
The answer was “c”, 1998.
Question 7 – The As early as 1915, the municipality of Sainte-Rose had a wastewater treatment infrastructure. What was it called?
The answer was “b”, the Imhoff pit.
Question 8 – Why were Laval’s beaches closed in the 1960s?
The answer was “b”, questionable water quality.
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