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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.

Dozens killed and hurt when rail bridge collapses in Mexico -- 05/10/2021

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Q: At least 24 people were killed and 77 injured when an elevated section of the Mexico City metro commuter railway collapsed last week. Where is Mexico?

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Q: The bridge reportedly was repaired after it was damaged in a 2017 earthquake. Mexico City often suffers earthquakes because it is ...

A. Built on a lakebed

B. On the Ring of Fire

C. Surrounded by volcanoes

D. All of the above



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