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Common Core State Standard
RH.CCS.7 Grades 6-12: Students are asked to locate a country or geographical area on a map, connecting information with a specific location. Then, students answer a series of quiz questions based on a current news event happening in that location. Students must combine their prior knowledge with information presented in the question to determine the correct answers.

Speeding train crashes and kills 78 in Spain -- 07/29/2013

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Q: A Spanish passenger train was reported traveling at more than double the speed limit when it derailed on a curve in the track. The crash last week killed 78 and sent at least 130 to the hospital -- many in critical condition. Where is Spain on this map?

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