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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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How 4448 other students across the country scored on this question: Right:  52%
Wrong:  48%
Your score on this quiz: 1 out of 1  

Second question (of five)

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



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