Headline Geography

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This weeks lesson:
Canada to expand its military in Arctic
-- 03/16/2026

Q: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced last week a $24 billion plan to expand military capabilities in the Arctic, where his nation has had to rely on the United States for its defense. Where is Canada?

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Question 2 of 5

Q: About 40% of Canada’s land mass is located north of the Arctic Circle. Which country has land closest to the North Pole?

A. Canada
B. Greenland
C. Russia
D. United States


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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.