*Quiz Answers - Week 5*

 
Quiz Question #36 – What was the spice ‘ginger’ referred to in England many years ago (think of the royals)?

Answer #36 – Ginger was referred to as ‘The Royal Spice’ in England many years ago.

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Quiz Question #37 – Which is the only island in Queensland connected to the ‘mainland’ by a bridge?

Answer #37 – Bribie Island is the only island in Queensland connected to the ‘mainland’ by a bridge.

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Quiz Question #38 – How was Bribie Island named?

Answer #38 – Apparently Bribie Island was named after an escaped convict (who was nick named Bribey as he used to bribe the authorities) who moved to the island. It became common for escaped convicts to ‘hide out’ on the island.

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Quiz Question #39 – How many toll roads / bridges are there on Brisbane roads?

Answer #39 – There are 5 toll roads / bridges on Brisbane roads.

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Quiz Question #40 – How many bridges cross the Brisbane river?

Answer #40 – There are 14 bridges that cross the Brisbane river with the 15th due for completion this year.

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Quiz Question #41 – What is the purpose of a “transit lane” e.g. T2 Transit Lane?

Answer #41 - Transit lanes (also known as T2 or T3 lanes) are in place to provide improved travel for vehicles carrying multiple occupants on heavy traffic routes. T2 lanes can be used by vehicles if there are two or more people in the vehicle, while T3 lanes can be used if there are three or more people in the vehicle.

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Quiz Question #42 – Where was Australia’s first monorail opened?

Answer #42 – Australia’s first monorail was opened at SeaWorld on the Gold Coast.