Transport and Communication: Interactive Learning Quizzes for Year 5 Geography

Question 1

Which of the following is not a type of water transport?

Accepted Answer

Train

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Ship

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Boat

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Ferry

Question 2

What is the name of the network of wires and cables that carry information?

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Internet

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Telephone

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Telegraph

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Railway

Question 3

Which means of communication is the quickest?

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Text message

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Email

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Social media

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Postal mail

Question 4

What is the main use of a satnav device?

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To find your location and guide you while you travel

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To send text messages

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To make phone calls

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To access the internet

Question 5

What mode of transport is used to travel on water?

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Boat

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Car

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Bicycle

Question 6

Which mode of land transport is the quickest?

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Train

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Car

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Bus

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Bicycle

Question 7

What type of transport does NOT travel on water?

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Plane

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Ship

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Boat

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Ferry

Question 8

What is the name of the network of roads connecting different parts of a country?

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Road network

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Motorway

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Highway

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Street network

Question 9

Which of these is NOT a way to communicate over long distances?

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Talking to someone face-to-face

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Letter

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Telephone

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Email

Question 10

What device lets us talk to people in other countries?

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Telephone

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Television

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Radio

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Satellite

Question 11

Which of these is NOT a type of communication technology?

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Motorway

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Telephone

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Radio

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Television

Question 12

Which of these is an example of a traditional form of communication?

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Talking to someone in person

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Sending an email

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Posting on social media

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Having a video call

Question 13

What is the difference between a canal and a river?

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A canal is built by humans, while a river is a natural waterway.

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A river is built by humans, while a canal is a natural waterway.

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Canals are used for transportation, while rivers are used for irrigation.

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There is no difference between a canal and a river.

Question 14

For traveling long distances, which mode of transport is the quickest?

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Airplane

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Bus

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Train

Question 15

In the UK, what is the name given to the network of roads connecting towns and cities?

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Motorway

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Highway

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Freeway

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Expressway

Question 16

The internet is a form of which type of communication?

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Electronic

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Verbal

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Non-verbal

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Written

Question 17

What is the primary purpose of a traffic light?

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Managing the flow of vehicles

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Indicating the direction of travel

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Providing information about road conditions

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Warning drivers of potential hazards

Question 18

What is a main advantage of using water transport?

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It can carry very large loads.

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It is faster than land transport.

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It is more efficient than air transport.

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It is less polluting than other modes of transport.

Question 19

Which of the following is a type of communication technology?

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Telephone

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Car

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Train

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Bus

Question 20

What is the primary purpose of communication?

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To share information

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To entertain people

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To sell products

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To make money

Question 21

How have transport and communication systems generally changed over time?

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They have become faster, more efficient, and more accessible.

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They have become slower and less efficient.

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They have become less accessible to a wider range of people.

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They have become more environmentally damaging.

Question 22

Which of the following is NOT a method of communication?

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Walking

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Writing

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Speaking

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Body language

Question 23

How has the invention of the internet impacted communication?

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It has made communication faster, easier, and more accessible.

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It has made communication slower and less effective.

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It has limited communication to only written forms.

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It has decreased the number of people who can communicate with each other.

Question 24

Why are road signs essential?

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They give drivers important information.

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They make roads look more attractive.

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They stop people from driving too fast.

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They help local councils make money.

Question 25

Which of these is NOT a type of road vehicle?

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Train

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Car

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Bus

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Bicycle

Question 26

Which of these is NOT a device used for communication?

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Compass

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Telephone

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Computer

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Radio

Question 27

Which of these travels on water?

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Ship

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Train

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Car

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Aeroplane

Question 28

How can you use the internet and social media responsibly?

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Be kind and respectful to others online, even if you don't agree with them.

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Share personal information with strangers online.

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Spend all your time on social media.

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Believe everything you read or see online.

Question 29

Which type of communication allows people to exchange information instantly, like during a phone conversation?

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Synchronous

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Asynchronous

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Analog

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Digital

Question 30

Which of these is NOT a way to travel on land?

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By boat

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By car

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By train

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By bicycle

Question 31

What was the name of the first successful steam train?

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Stephenson's Rocket

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Puffing Billy

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Rocket

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Trevithick's engine

Question 32

Which of these is NOT a way to communicate using technology?

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Letter

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Email

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Telephone

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Video call

Question 33

Which of these is a social media platform?

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Facebook

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Google Maps

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Wikipedia

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Netflix

Question 34

Which of the following is not a way to communicate?

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Driving a car

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Speaking aloud

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Writing a letter

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Singing a song

Question 35

What is the main purpose of a telephone?

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To send messages over long distances

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To play music

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To take pictures

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To perform calculations

Question 36

Which of these energy sources is not renewable and is commonly used in transport?

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Petrol

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Wind

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Solar power

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Electricity

Question 37

What is the main purpose of a communication system?

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To send and share information

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To control machines

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To provide entertainment

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To create energy

Question 38

Which of these communication methods is the oldest?

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Mail

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Telephone

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Email

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Internet

Question 39

Which of these ways of getting around is best for traveling long distances?

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A train

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A bus

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A car

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A bicycle

Question 40

Which of these is NOT something that responsible road users do?

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They drive when they have had alcohol or taken drugs

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They obey the rules of the road

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They fasten their seatbelts

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They look out for other road users

Question 41

Which type of transport is primarily used to move large quantities of goods across oceans?

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Shipping

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Aviation

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Railways

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Road transport

Question 42

What is the term for a system that enables long-distance communication through electronic signals?

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Telecommunication

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Postal service

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Transport

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Navigation

Question 43

What is a key advantage of using railways for transporting large quantities of goods and people?

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High capacity and efficiency

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Cost-effectiveness

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Speed

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Flexibility

Question 44

Which device utilizes satellites to assist in navigation?

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GPS

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Radar

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Compass

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Map

Question 45

Which of these is NOT a way that transport systems can influence human activities?

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Improving healthcare services

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Boosting trade and economic growth

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Promoting tourism and cultural exchange

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Creating employment opportunities

Question 46

What is the term for the organized movement of people or goods from one location to another?

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Transport

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Communication

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Trade

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Migration

Question 47

Which of the following is NOT a form of land transportation?

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Boat

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Automobile

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Bicycle

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Train

Question 48

Which of the following is the fastest way to travel?

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Flying

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Walking

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Cycling

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Driving

Question 49

What is the main purpose of a traffic light?

Accepted Answer

To control the flow of traffic

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To indicate the speed limit

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To warn of potential hazards

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To provide information about the road ahead

Question 50

Which of the following is an example of a non-verbal form of communication?

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Body language

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Speaking

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Writing

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Email