Headline Geography

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Iran and U.S. clash again over the Strait of Hormuz
-- 07/13/2026

Q: The United States launched more strikes on Iran Saturday evening after the Iranian navy attacked a fourth ship in the Strait of Hormuz – the narrow waterway at the eastern end of the oil-rich Persian Gulf. Where is the Strait of Hormuz?

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Q: The 104-mile-long strait is 24 miles wide at its narrowest point, and it is the only connection between the Persian Gulf and the open sea. About how much of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas is usually shipped through the Strait of Hormuz?

A. 10%
B. 20%
C. 30%
D. 40%


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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.