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North Korea
Missile Tests Cause for Concern
On Monday, North Korea’s state media claimed they had successfully tested long-range cruise missiles that can reach distances of 932 miles (1,500 km) in hours. Such weapons provide the country with a strategic weapon capable of reaching South Korea and Japan. Unlike North Korea’s ballistic missile program, the UN Security Council has not passed resolutions focused on the development or testing of cruise missiles, which fly closer to the ground and are more difficult to detect than ballistic missiles. North Korea stated these weapons ensure “another effective deterrence means for more reliably guaranteeing the security of our state.” The US military Indo-Pacific Command has reported it will be discussing the matter with allies and partners.
This map depicts the potential range of the missiles tested by North Korea, encompassing Japan and other notable landmarks. Click on the map to learn more.
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Spain
Thousands Evacuate Wildfires
Eleven villages and towns have been evacuated and one emergency worker has been killed as wildfires continue to spread in the southern Spanish region of Andalusia. Members of the military have been deployed to support the 300 firefighters already engaged in the fight against the fire, which has so far consumed over 18,000 acres (7,400 hectares) of land in Malaga province. This summer has seen a larger-than-usual outbreak of fires across southern Europe and the Mediterranean, an increase that many scientists are blaming on hot and dry conditions caused by accelerating climate change.
This map depicts the locations of wildfire outbreaks across Spain, including the southern region of Andalusia. Click on the map to learn more.
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Graphic Source: Express (UK)
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Mars
Martian Rocks Obtained by NASA
NASA’s Perseverance Rover has acquired and stored the first rock samples from Mars, a month after the rover tried and failed to collect samples from a different rock. NASA officials hailed the collection of the Martian rock as an important step forward in the long-term effort to return Martian rock samples back to Earth for further study. The samples will be probed for possible exposure to water over long periods of time that could have led to supporting ancient microbial life. Scientists said Perseverance will collect at least three dozen more samples during its mission on Mars.
This map depicts the journey of NASA’s Perseverance Rover across Mars’ Jezero Crater since landing in February 18, 2021. Click on the map to learn more.
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Q: California had the highest resident population in the U.S. with over 39 million people. Which state had the lowest population with about 580,000 residents? Hint: This state is home to some of the most popular national parks.
A: Wyoming
While Wyoming is the 10th largest state in terms of surface area, it has the lowest recorded population within the Unites States. In the sparsely populated state, there is an average of 5.85 people for every square mile. Wyoming is also home to the Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park—the first national park established in the country.
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Q: Which state is home to the corridor of nearly 150 oil refineries, plastic plants, and chemical facilities that has come to be called ‘Cancer Alley’ due to the heavy pollution in the surrounding air and water?
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