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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.

China wields a rare weapon in trade war -- 04/21/2025

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Q: After President Donald Trump raised tariffs to 145% on most of China’s exports, China raised its tariffs on US goods to 125% and suspended its exports of rare earth minerals and magnets essential to manufacturing and military defense. Where is China?

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Q: China processes 90% of the world’s rare earth elements needed to build vehicles, aircraft, electronics, weapons, and many other products. Where are rare earth minerals found?

A. Only in China

B. In 14 countries

C. All over the world



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