Anchorage and Beyond: A Geographical Exploration

Andrew Hull, Alaska's representative in the 2012 National Geographic Bee, introduces Anchorage's attractions, including hiking, fishing, and skiing. He highlights the Anchorage Museum, coastal trail, and Girdwood's ski resort. Andrew shares a geographical fact about Cambodia's Tonle Sap and poses a trivia question about skier Keek and Randall. He discusses his study partner, Geofrosty, and his travel interest in Sardinia. Andrew expresses his future goal of owning an eco-friendly fish farm and addresses social issues like human trafficking.

What is one of the popular winter activities in Anchorage?

• Downhill skiing

• Mountain climbing

• Surfing

• Desert safari

What was the original purpose of the Fur Rendezvous Festival?

• A skiing event

• A fishing competition

• A fur auction

• A music concert

Which museum in Anchorage provides insights into Alaska's history and native cultures?

• Anchorage Museum

• Glacier Museum

• Alaska Wildlife Museum

• Northern Lights Museum

What can you see along Anchorage's coastal trail during certain times of the year?

• Polar bears

• Desert dunes

• Ice floes and beluga whales

• Volcanoes

What is unique about Lake Tonle Sap in Cambodia?

• It swells to five times its size during floods

• It is home to the largest freshwater fish

• It is the coldest lake in Asia

• It is the deepest lake in the world

In which German city did Keek and Randall win a World Cup sprint race?

• Frankfurt

• Munich

• Dusseldorf

• Berlin

Where would Andrew Hull travel if he had a free ticket?

• Tokyo, Japan

• Paris, France

• Sardinia, Italy

• Hawaii

What is the name of Andrew's study partner?

• GeoPal

• GeoBuddy

• GeoFrosty

• GeoMate

Which problem does Andrew humorously mention he would tackle first if in charge of the world?

• Global poverty

• Ben Roethlisberger

• Climate change

• Deforestation

What future career does Andrew aspire to have?

• A marine biologist

• An eco-friendly fish farm owner

• A travel blogger

• A professional skier