Exploring Overland Park and Beyond

Ganesh Shuna, an eighth grader from Overland Trail Middle School, introduces himself and his interests in science, math, reading, geography, and tennis. He describes Overland Park, Kansas, highlighting its attractions and family-friendly environment. Ganesh shares his admiration for Mahatma Gandhi and his desire to visit Australia. He explains his learning techniques and concludes with fun facts about geography, including the Amazon River and a village in Wales.

What grade is Ganesh Shuna in?

• Sixth grade

• Seventh grade

• Eighth grade

• Ninth grade

Which magazine rated Overland Park as one of the best cities to live in?

• Forbes Magazine

• National Geographic

• Time Magazine

• Money Magazine

What is one of the attractions you can visit in Overland Park?

• Sydney Opera House

• Statue of Liberty

• The Eiffel Tower

• Deana Rose Children's Farmstead

Which world leader would Ganesh choose to trade places with?

• Mahatma Gandhi

• Nelson Mandela

• Winston Churchill

• George Washington

Why would Ganesh choose Mahatma Gandhi to trade places with?

• For his scientific discoveries

• For his artistic talents

• For his military strategies

• For his nonviolent methods

Where would Ganesh travel if given a free ticket?

• Brazil

• Australia

• Japan

• South Africa

What is Ganesh's method for retaining information?

• Listening to music

• Repetition and visualization

• Reading once and forgetting

• Watching movies

Where is the village with the longest name located?

• Wales

• Ireland

• England

• Scotland

What unique phenomenon occurs with the Amazon River?

• It freezes in summer

• It flows uphill

• It turns salt water into fresh water

• It changes direction

How long is the plume of water pushed by the Amazon River into the Atlantic Ocean?

• 3000 meters

• 2050 meters

• 500 meters

• 100 meters