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The plains are wider in the West of Rodrigues. One important coastal plain in the south west is
Plaine Corail. Picture 21 shows the natural environment of Plaine Corail.
Plaine Corail is an extensive area of low and at land, but
is different from the volcanic plains of Mauritius as it is
made of white rocks known as limestone.
This white rock is made up of solidied wind blown sand.
1. Write down the meaning of
(i) Tuffs:
(ii) Alluvium:
(iii) Limestone:
2. Trace Map 14 and,
(i) Draw the main relief features.
(ii) Draw the two highest mounts/hills.
(iii) Shade in green areas where there are alluvial deposits.
(iv) Encircle the limestone areas.
PICTURE 21
the plains
(III)
ACTIVITY
Caverne Patate and the
limestone quarries at
Plaine Corail are important
natural heritage sites in
Rodrigues.
They are well known tourist
attractions and should be
protected and preserved.
Old limestone quarry