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Quiz about Do You Know Launceston
Quiz about Do You Know Launceston

Do You Know Launceston? Trivia Quiz


How much do you know about Launceston? I hope it's challenging, even for Tasmanian locals.

A multiple-choice quiz by blacksylph. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
blacksylph
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
240,108
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
664
Last 3 plays: Matilda22 (4/10), Guest 49 (6/10), 1nn1 (7/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which rivers are most closely associated with Launceston in Australia? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Adjoining Launceston's Town Hall is which public space? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Launceston's show grounds are located in which suburb? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Millions of years ago the South Esk River once flowed along a different course to today. Which street is now built over the ancient river's path? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Which of these suburbs is built over a swamp? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. If you were standing in Kings Meadows, which direction would you need to travel to reach the CBD? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Launceston was named after another town called Launceston in England. Whereabouts in England is this original Launceston located? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Where is Launceston Airport located? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Which of the following is not located in the Launceston Municipality? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. If you walked into a shop on the corner of St John and Brisbane Streets, where would you be? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which rivers are most closely associated with Launceston in Australia?

Answer: North Esk, Tamar & South Esk

The Mersey River runs through Devonport while the Derwent runs through Hobart. The North and South Esk Rivers are tributaries of the Tamar River, which itself is technically an estuary not a river.
2. Adjoining Launceston's Town Hall is which public space?

Answer: Civic Square

Also adjoining Civic Square are such public facilities as the town library and Henty House (which houses a Service Tasmania oultet and Government offices).
3. Launceston's show grounds are located in which suburb?

Answer: Invermay

The show used to be held annually at the Elphin show grounds until the recent move to the Railyards at Invermay.
4. Millions of years ago the South Esk River once flowed along a different course to today. Which street is now built over the ancient river's path?

Answer: Margaret Street

In geologic ages past, the South Esk met the Tamar from the south rather than the west as it does today. It once flowed down where the Southern Outlet and Margaret Street now run before meeting the Tamar. Time, silt deposits and general geologic changes moved the rivers' course, resulting in the formation of Cateract Gorge.
5. Which of these suburbs is built over a swamp?

Answer: Invermay

Invermay started life as the local slum, the place for people who couldn't afford decent land to build and live on. When the rivers are at high tide a truck driving past still makes the ground bounce.
6. If you were standing in Kings Meadows, which direction would you need to travel to reach the CBD?

Answer: North

Kings Meadows is a popular shopping precinct located to the south of the city.
7. Launceston was named after another town called Launceston in England. Whereabouts in England is this original Launceston located?

Answer: Cornwall

Launceston, Cornwall is known as the 'Gateway to Cornwall'. It is also situated on a river called Tamar.
8. Where is Launceston Airport located?

Answer: South of the city near Evandale

'Launceston' Airport is actually located at Evandale. As a kid I always thought they ought to call it Evandale Airport.
9. Which of the following is not located in the Launceston Municipality?

Answer: Country Club Resort (Casino)

The Casino (now called the Country Club Resort) is actually in the Meander Valley Municipality. For anyone who's wondering, Aurora Stadium is the new name for York Park (at least until the sponsorship deal expires).
10. If you walked into a shop on the corner of St John and Brisbane Streets, where would you be?

Answer: Myer

Myer has occupied the northwest side of this intersection for many years.
Source: Author blacksylph

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