Headline Geography

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On a remote Australian island, seabirds feed on plastic
-- 05/19/2025

Q: Researchers found seabirds on Lord Howe Island eating so much plastic waste that they crunch when touched. A scientist said the grisly discovery on the small island between Australia and New Zealand is a warning about the danger of plastic waste to other creatures. Where is Australia and its southeastern neighbor, New Zealand?

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Q: It is estimated that more than 170 trillion pieces of plastic have been dumped into the world’s oceans. However, that is just a fraction of all plastic waste. Which nation consumes the most plastic?

A. Brazil
B. China
C. India
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.