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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.

Arizona water shortage curbs some development -- 06/05/2023

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Q: There is not enough groundwater under Arizona’a fast-growing Phoenix metropolitan area to meet demands over the next century, and some development has been blocked because of a state study released last week. Where is Arizona?

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Q: Arizona’s water agency will stop approving new development in metropolitan Phoenix that relies solely on groundwater. Where does groundwater come from?

A. aquariums

B. aqueducts

C. aquifers

D. aquitaines

Arizona water shortage curbs some development -- 06/05/2023

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