CO Finalist | National Geographic Bee 2013

TL;DR

A middle school student from Colorado discusses the state's tourist attractions, famous explorers, geography facts, and personal interests.

Transcript

hi I'm K thunda I'm in seventh grade and I go to Aurora quest k28 in Aurora Colorado I will be representing the state of Colorado in the 2013 National Geographic beam Aurora's main tourist attractions are probably the reservoirs reservoirs are used for boating the reservoir behind me is the Quincy Reservoir you can also go to a reservoir Northeast ... Read More

Key Insights

• 🚣 Aurora, Colorado offers popular reservoirs for boating, such as Quincy Reservoir and Aurora Reservoir.
• ❓ Tourist attractions in the area include Denver and the Rocky Mountains.
• 🧑‍🎓 Ral Damon's achievement of reaching the South Pole is admired by the student.
• 🧑‍🎓 Dubai's advanced architecture, including the iconic Burj Khalifa, fascinates the student.
• 🫠 Studying atlases, factbooks, and reading the National Geographic magazine helped the student prepare for the National Geographic Bee.
• 💦 The student would provide clean drinking water and water filters if in charge of the Earth for a day.
• 🏝️ Tuvalu, an island country in the Pacific Ocean, is expected to become completely submerged within 50 years.
• 🫓 The student's favorite geography fact is that the state of Kansas is 97% flat, even flatter than a pancake.

Questions & Answers

Q: What are the main tourist attractions in Aurora, Colorado?

Aurora's main tourist attractions include reservoirs like Quincy Reservoir and Aurora Reservoir, where boating is popular. Denver and the Rocky Mountains are also nearby and offer many tourist attractions.

Q: Who was Ral Damon and why is he noteworthy?

Ral Damon was the first person to reach the South Pole. This accomplishment was significant because Antarctica was considered a vast, challenging land that nobody had explored yet. Damon's expedition was a remarkable achievement.

Q: Why does the student want to travel to Dubai?

The student wants to travel to Dubai because of its advanced architecture, particularly the Burj Khalifa, one of the world's tallest buildings. The city offers a fascinating blend of modern design and cultural experiences.

Q: How did the student prepare for the National Geographic Bee?

The student prepared for the Geography Bee by studying atlases, factbooks, and taking notes. They also enjoyed reading the National Geographic magazine for additional information and insights.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Aurora, Colorado has popular reservoirs like Quincy Reservoir and Aurora Reservoir, great for boating.

• Tourist attractions in the area include Denver and the Rocky Mountains.

• The student admires explorer Ral Damon for being the first person to reach the South Pole.