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Australian bug bust nets 100,000 giant cockroaches
-- 06/08/2026

Q: More than 100,000 of the world’s largest cockroaches were seized from a single breeder in Australia, where it is illegal to possess the bugs. Where is Australia?

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Question 2 of 5

Q: The exotic Madagascar hissing cockroaches measure up to three inches in length, and authorities said they were likely being sold as a lower-cost reptile food. Where is the island of Madagascar?

A. North of Australia
B. East of Australia
C. South of Australia
D. West of Australia



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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.