Exploring Aurora and Beyond

K Thunda, a seventh grader from Aurora, Colorado, introduces himself and his participation in the 2013 National Geographic Bee. He discusses local tourist attractions, his admiration for Roald Amundsen, and his dream to visit Dubai. K Thunda shares his study methods for the Geography Bee and his desire to provide clean water globally. He concludes with interesting geography facts and his future career interests in finance and technology.

What are some of the main tourist attractions in Aurora, Colorado?

• Museums and art galleries

• Reservoirs and hiking trails

• Historical monuments

• Theme parks and zoos

Which city is located northwest of Aurora and is known for its tourist attractions?

• Fort Collins

• Denver

• Colorado Springs

• Boulder

Who was the first person to reach the South Pole?

• Ernest Shackleton

• Robert Falcon Scott

• Roald Amundsen

• Edmund Hillary

Why does K Thunda admire Roald Amundsen's achievement?

• He discovered a new continent

• He was the first to explore the Arctic

• He reached the South Pole when it was largely unexplored

• He climbed the highest mountain in Antarctica

Which city does K Thunda wish to visit for its advanced architecture?

• Shanghai

• New York

• Dubai

• Tokyo

What is one of the tallest buildings in the world located in Dubai?

• Eiffel Tower

• Burj Khalifa

• Empire State Building

• Shanghai Tower

How did K Thunda prepare for the National Geographic Bee?

• By watching documentaries

• By attending geography classes

• By traveling to different countries

• By reading atlases and factbooks

What global issue would K Thunda address if in charge of the Earth for a day?

• Wildlife conservation

• Deforestation

• Climate change

• Clean drinking water

Which state is said to be flatter than a pancake?

• Texas

• Oklahoma

• Kansas

• Nebraska

What career does K Thunda aspire to have in the future?

• Medicine

• Engineering

• Education

• Finance and Technology