27 Mar

United States: Russian Expulsion

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United States 
Russian Expulsion
In response to the recent nerve-gas attacks on ex-Russian Spy, Sergei Skripal, and his daughter, Yulia, 20 allied countries have expelled Russian diplomats including Germany, France, Poland, Lithuania, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Italy, the Netherlands, Estonia, Latvia, Croatia, Finland, Hungary, Sweden, Romania, and Iceland. U.K. Prime Minister, Theresa May, has called this the single largest set-back for the Russian Intelligence network and appreciates the “solidarity” the allies have shown. On Monday, the Kremlin called the expulsions “a provocative gesture” and said it would retaliate. This map depicts the amount of Russian diplomats that have been expelled by countries on the map. Click on the map to learn more.

Further Reading:   NY Times, BBC, Reuters, CNN, Los Angeles Times
Graphic Source: The Guardian
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United States
Census Concerns and Citizenship Controversy
On Monday, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced that the 2020 U.S. census will once again include a question of citizenship. Census data is largely used to determine where federal funds are spent and it’s purpose is to count the entire U.S. population by geographic location. The move by the Department of Commerce has caused controversy as people are concerned that a citizenship question would cause undocumented individuals not to complete the questionnaire and leave large portions of the population uncounted. The Commerce Department argues that citizenship questions have been included in prior decennial censuses and that it is “is necessary to provide complete and accurate census block level data”. The National Democratic Redistricting Committee in combination with the State of California plans to sue the Trump administration. 

This depicts how the new census question could shift political power in the United States. Click on the map to watch the full video.

Graphic Source: Washington Post
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Papa New Guinea
Another Earthquake 
On Monday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported a 6.6 magnitude earthquake struck Papua New Guinea. This is the latest of a series of earthquakes to hit the region in recent weeks. The earlier quakes recorded over 100 deaths and severe damage in the areas, from which residents are still recovering from. There were no reports of further casualties from the Monday night earthquake. Initially reported as magnitude 7.0 earthquake, but since downgraded, the earthquake struck 180 km (110 miles) west of the town of Rabaul, on New Britain island, at a depth of 10 km. There was no immediate tsunami warning issued following the shake. This map depicts the area affected by the earthquake. Click on the map to learn more.

Graphic Source: DailyMail

Monday’s Answer

Q: How many watersheds are contained within the lower 48 states (United States)?

A: 78 watersheds 
The lower 48 states are home to 78 different watersheds. Watersheds are like big bowls, separated and defined by an area of land, or a ridge, that drains rainwater runoff in that basin. 

Source 

Today’s Question

 

Q:  Where in the United States do four states meet?

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