Headline Geography

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This weeks lesson:
Texas tragedy triggers a flood of blame
-- 07/14/2025

Q: Flash flooding on the Fourth of July left more than 270 people dead or missing in the Hill Country of Texas, and an intense desire to find someone to blame. Everything from budget cutting to a “secret conspiracy” to control the weather was targeted for the tragic loss of life. Where is Texas?

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Question 2 of 5

Q: Which Texas river surged as much as 34 feet on Independence Day after a storm dumped up to 15 inches of rain?

A. Guadalupe
B. Red River
C. Rio Grande
D. Sabine


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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.