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.

Mouse in an airline meal forces landing in Denmark -- 09/23/2024

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Q: A mouse crawled out of a passenger’s meal last week during a flight from Norway to Spain, forcing the airliner to make an unscheduled landing in Denmark. Passengers didn’t panic, but airlines strictly prohibit rodents onboard because the animals can chew through electrical wiring. Where is Denmark?

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