Earth's Systems: Explore the Structure and Interactions of Our Planet

Question 1

The process in which water transforms from a liquid state to a gaseous state is called:

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Evaporation

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Condensation

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Precipitation

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Sublimation

Question 2

The force that causes objects to attract towards each other is known as:

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Gravity

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Friction

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Magnetism

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Electricity

Question 3

When two plates move away from each other, what type of plate boundary is formed?

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Divergent

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Convergent

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Transform

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Subduction

Question 4

Which of the following options is NOT a source of renewable energy?

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Natural gas

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Solar power

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Wind power

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Hydroelectric power

Question 5

The primary greenhouse gas emitted by human activities is:

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Carbon dioxide

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Methane

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Nitrous oxide

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Hydrofluorocarbons

Question 6

The process by which plants utilize sunlight to generate energy is referred to as:

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Photosynthesis

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Respiration

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Combustion

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Fermentation

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a component of Earth's geosphere?

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Living organisms

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Solid rocks

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Liquid water

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Gaseous air

Question 8

Name the vast interconnected system of water bodies, including rivers, lakes, and oceans, covering Earth's surface.

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Hydrosphere

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Atmosphere

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Biosphere

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Cryosphere

Question 9

Which atmospheric layer, closest to Earth's surface, contains most of the oxygen we breathe?

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Troposphere

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Stratosphere

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Mesosphere

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Thermosphere

Question 10

Which of the following is a non-living component of an ecosystem?

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Soil

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Plants

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Animals

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Microorganisms

Question 11

Define the process by which rocks gradually break down into smaller fragments.

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Weathering

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Erosion

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Deposition

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Metamorphism

Question 12

Name the primary contributor to global climate change on our planet.

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Human activities releasing greenhouse gases

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Volcanic eruptions

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Deforestation

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Natural fluctuations in climate patterns

Question 13

What process involves the transformation of water from Earth's surface into the atmosphere?

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Evaporation

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Condensation

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Precipitation

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Transpiration

Question 14

Which of the following resources can be replenished naturally?

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Wind

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Oil

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Coal

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Natural gas

Question 15

What is the primary driver for the movement of tectonic plates?

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Convection currents in the mantle

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Earth's rotation

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Gravity

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Solar radiation

Question 16

Which type of boundary does NOT exist between tectonic plates?

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Volcanic

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Convergent

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Divergent

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Transform

Question 17

What natural process breaks down rock into smaller pieces?

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Weathering

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Erosion

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Deposition

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Compaction

Question 18

Which element is most prevalent in Earth's crust?

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Oxygen

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Silicon

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Aluminum

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Iron

Question 19

What was the supercontinent called that existed approximately 250 million years ago?

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Pangea

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Laurasia

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Gondwana

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Rodinia

Question 20

Which imaginary line separates the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

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Equator

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Prime Meridian

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Tropic of Cancer

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Arctic Circle

Question 21

The movement of Earth's tectonic plates is primarily driven by:

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Convection currents in the mantle

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Gravity

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Coriolis effect

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Magnetic fields

Question 22

Which of the following is NOT a type of rock?

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Petroleum

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Igneous

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Metamorphic

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Sedimentary

Question 23

The boundary between two air masses with contrasting properties is called a:

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Front

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Hurricane

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Tornado

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Jet stream

Question 24

The largest ocean on Earth is the:

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Pacific Ocean

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Atlantic Ocean

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Indian Ocean

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Arctic Ocean

Question 25

The process by which water transforms from a liquid to a gas is known as:

Accepted Answer

Evaporation

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Condensation

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Precipitation

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Sublimation

Question 26

Which of the following is a sustainable energy source?

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Solar energy

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Coal

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Natural gas

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Petroleum

Question 27

The scientific discipline that examines interactions between living organisms and their environment is called:

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Ecology

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Biology

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Chemistry

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Physics

Question 28

Which layer of Earth is the outermost, solid, rocky layer?

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Crust

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Mantle

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Outer Core

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Inner Core

Question 29

What is the name of the process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas?

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Evaporation

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Condensation

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Precipitation

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Transpiration

Question 30

Which gas is NOT considered a greenhouse gas?

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Nitrogen

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Carbon dioxide

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Water vapor

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Methane

Question 31

What is the name of the boundary between Earth's crust and mantle?

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Moho

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Asthenosphere

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Lithosphere

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Oceanic crust

Question 32

How do oceans help regulate Earth's climate?

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Oceans absorb carbon dioxide from the air, reducing its greenhouse effect.

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Oceans release water vapor into the air, increasing global temperatures.

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Oceans have no significant impact on Earth's climate.

Question 33

Which practice demonstrates sustainability by balancing economic growth with environmental protection?

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Encouraging eco-tourism that preserves natural habitats

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Setting up industries without pollution controls

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Quickly extracting fossil fuels without considering alternative energy sources

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Disposing of waste in landfills without following environmental rules

Question 34

Which action does NOT support sustainable resource management and protect the planet's future?

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Over-extracting resources, such as excessive logging or mining

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Reducing waste through recycling and composting

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Using renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power

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Recycling materials, like paper, plastic, and metal

Question 35

Which layer of Earth is the thickest?

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Mantle

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Crust

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Outer Core

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Inner Core

Question 36

Which of the following is NOT a known consequence of climate change on Earth's systems?

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Improved agricultural productivity worldwide

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Rising sea levels

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More frequent and intense extreme weather events

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Ocean acidification

Question 37

Which layer of Earth's atmosphere is closest to the surface and contains the air we breathe?

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Troposphere

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Mesosphere

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Stratosphere

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Thermosphere

Question 38

Which of the following processes is primarily responsible for the formation of soil?

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Weathering

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Erosion

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Subduction

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Deposition

Question 39

Which of the following is an example of a positive feedback mechanism in the climate system?

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The melting of ice caps reduces albedo and leads to further warming.

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The formation of clouds reflects sunlight back into space and cools the planet.

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The absorption of carbon dioxide by plants removes it from the atmosphere and reduces its warming effects.

Question 40

Which type of rock is formed when magma cools and solidifies within the Earth's crust?

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Igneous

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Sedimentary

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Metamorphic

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Hydrothermal

Question 41

Which of the following is a renewable energy source?

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Solar energy

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Coal

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Oil

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Natural gas

Question 42

Which layer of Earth is primarily composed of iron and nickel?

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Inner core

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Outer core

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Mantle

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Crust

Question 43

What is the process by which heat moves from Earth's interior to the surface through the circulation of hot rock?

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Convection

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Radiation

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Conduction

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Subduction

Question 44

Which theory explains the movement and changes in Earth's lithosphere, including seafloor spreading and continental drift?

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Plate tectonics

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Continental drift

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Mountain building

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Seafloor spreading

Question 45

What is the most abundant gas in Earth's atmosphere?

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Nitrogen

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Carbon dioxide

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Argon

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Oxygen

Question 46

What is the process by which water vapor in the atmosphere changes into liquid or solid water?

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Condensation

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Precipitation

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Evaporation

Question 47

Which is the largest ocean on Earth, covering approximately 1/3 of its surface?

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Pacific Ocean

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Atlantic Ocean

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Arctic Ocean

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Indian Ocean

Question 48

The energy that sustains most life on Earth primarily comes from which source?

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Sunlight

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Wind

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Water

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Electricity