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Tap the wealth of information in your newspaper as a teaching tool:

Answer FIVE Geography questions each week based on major news events.
►Archive of Geography quizzes
Diversity, multiculturalism, worldwide events. You'll find plenty for classroom discussions in this listing of events.

►Do politicians play hunger games?
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►U.S. government stays away again as global leaders hold yearly climate change strategy session

This week's word in the news: ROOSTER TAIL
DEFINITION:
A high-arching spray (as of water, dust, or snow) thrown up behind a fast-moving motorboat, motor vehicle, or skier.
FOUND IN THE NEWS:
A second red flag was waved during the fifth race of the day when Rollin Transport got into a rooster tail on the turn of the first lap, resulting in the boat going onto its side before flipping.
►The Key West Citizen -- 11/10/2025