Earth and Space Science Learning Quizzes for First Graders

Question 1

What is the inner core of the Earth like?

Accepted Answer

It is solid and very hot.

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It is liquid and made of iron and nickel.

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It is surrounded by the mantle.

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It is made of rock and minerals.

Question 2

Which layer of Earth's atmosphere do we live and breathe in?

Accepted Answer

Troposphere

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Stratosphere

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Mesosphere

Question 3

What happens when the ground shakes a lot all of a sudden?

Accepted Answer

Earthquake

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Storm

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Volcano

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Tornado

Question 4

What is a solar system? Which objects make up our solar system?

Accepted Answer

A solar system is a group of planets, moons, and other objects that orbit a star. Our solar system has eight planets: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.

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A solar system is a group of stars that orbit a planet.

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A solar system is a group of moons that orbit a planet.

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A solar system is a group of planets and stars that orbit a moon.

Question 5

What special feature allows us to see the Earth's moon at night?

Accepted Answer

It bounces sunlight back to us.

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It has its own air to breathe.

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It has oceans and rivers.

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It's larger than our planet.

Question 6

How do telescopes help us learn about space?

Accepted Answer

They let us see things that are far away.

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They help us learn about the weather on other planets.

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They can send messages to aliens.

Question 7

Which planets in our solar system are closest to the Sun?

Accepted Answer

Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars

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Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus

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Neptune, Pluto, Eris, Makemake

Question 8

How are the planets and other objects in our solar system arranged?

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They are arranged in a special pattern, with the Sun in the middle and the planets, moons, asteroids, and comets going around it, like a merry-go-round.

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They are scattered randomly throughout space, like a puzzle.

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They are all grouped together in one big ball, like a snowball.

Question 9

What makes it day and night on Earth?

Accepted Answer

Earth spinning like a top

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Earth moving around the Sun

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Moon blocking the Sun

Question 10

Which of these is NOT a part of the Earth?

Accepted Answer

The Moon

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Land

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Water

Question 11

Which part of the Earth is NOT in the air around the Earth?

Accepted Answer

Rocks and mountains

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Nitrogen

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Oxygen

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Clouds

Question 12

What is NOT found in the air around us?

Accepted Answer

Rocks

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Oxygen

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Water vapor

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Nitrogen

Question 13

Which of these is NOT a part of the Earth?

Accepted Answer

The sun in the sky

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The air around the Earth

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The water on and under the Earth

Question 14

What is the biggest planet in our solar system?

Accepted Answer

Jupiter

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Earth

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Mars

Question 15

Which of these is not part of our solar system?

Accepted Answer

A comet

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The Sun

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The Moon

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Jupiter

Question 16

Which planet in our solar system is the warmest?

Accepted Answer

Venus

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Mars

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Earth

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Jupiter

Question 17

Which planet in our solar system is the largest?

Accepted Answer

Jupiter

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Earth

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Mars

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Saturn

Question 18

Where do all living things on Earth live?

Accepted Answer

Biosphere

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Atmosphere

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Lithosphere

Question 19

Which of these is not a planet in our solar system?

Accepted Answer

Pluto

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Mars

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Jupiter

Question 20

Which of these is NOT found in the air around Earth?

Accepted Answer

Rocks

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Nitrogen

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Water vapor

Question 21

Where do most living things on Earth make their homes?

Accepted Answer

On the ground

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In the air

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In the water

Question 22

What is NOT part of Earth?

Accepted Answer

The sun

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The air around Earth

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The water on Earth

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The ground we walk on

Question 23

Where can you find all living things on Earth?

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Everywhere on Earth

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In the air

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In the water

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On the ground

Question 24

Which planet in our solar system is known for its reddish color?

Accepted Answer

Mars

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Mercury

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Venus

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Jupiter

Question 25

Which of these objects is NOT part of our solar system?

Accepted Answer

A star

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The Sun

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The Moon

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A planet

Question 26

Which of the following is NOT a part of the solar system?

Accepted Answer

Alpha Centauri

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Sun

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Moon

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Pluto

Question 27

Which of these is NOT a part of the Earth?

Accepted Answer

The sun in the sky

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The air we breathe

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The water in the oceans

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The ground we walk on

Question 28

Which of these is NOT a part of the Earth?

Accepted Answer

The moon

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The air we breathe

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The oceans and lakes

Question 29

Which of these is NOT part of our solar system?

Accepted Answer

The Milky Way

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The Sun

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The Earth

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Mars

Question 30

Which of these is NOT found in the Earth's atmosphere?

Accepted Answer

Sand

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Oxygen

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Nitrogen

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Water vapor

Question 31

Which of these is NOT a part of the Earth?

Accepted Answer

Moon

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Atmosphere

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Hydrosphere

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Lithosphere

Question 32

Which planet in our solar system is the hottest?

Accepted Answer

Venus

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Mercury

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Mars

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Saturn

Question 33

What is the name of the force that pulls objects towards each other?

Accepted Answer

Gravity

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Friction

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Magnetism

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Electricity

Question 34

Which part of the Earth is covered in water?

Accepted Answer

Ocean

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Land

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Atmosphere

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Space

Question 35

What is the name of the star that Earth orbits?

Accepted Answer

Sun

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Moon

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Venus

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Mars

Question 36

Which planet in our solar system is known for its rings?

Accepted Answer

Saturn

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Jupiter

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Uranus

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Neptune

Question 37

What is the name of the layer of gases that surrounds the Earth?

Accepted Answer

Atmosphere

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Hydrosphere

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Geosphere

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Biosphere

Question 38

Which space probe was the first to land on the Moon?

Accepted Answer

Apollo 11

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Voyager 1

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Hubble Space Telescope

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International Space Station

Question 39

What is the name of the galaxy that our solar system is in?

Accepted Answer

Milky Way

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Andromeda

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Galaxy

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Universe

Question 40

Which of the following is NOT a planet in our solar system?

Accepted Answer

Pluto

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Mercury

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Uranus

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Venus

Question 41

What is the name of the largest ocean on Earth?

Accepted Answer

Pacific Ocean

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Atlantic Ocean

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Indian Ocean

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Arctic Ocean

Question 42

Which of these covers most of the Earth?

Accepted Answer

Water

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Land

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Air

Question 43

On which planet do we live?

Accepted Answer

Earth

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Mars

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Jupiter

Question 44

Which of these is NOT a celestial body?

Accepted Answer

Cloud

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Star

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Planet

Question 45

What is the name of the star that gives us light and heat?

Accepted Answer

Sun

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Moon

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Venus

Question 46

Which planet is the biggest in our solar system?

Accepted Answer

Jupiter

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Earth

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Saturn

Question 47

What is the Earth's special companion?

Accepted Answer

Moon

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Saturn's rings

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Mars' volcanoes

Question 48

Which of these makes things fall to the ground?

Accepted Answer

Gravity

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Friction

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Magnetism

Question 49

What do we call the way the Earth spins?

Accepted Answer

Rotation

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Revolution

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Inclination

Question 50

What is the name of the imaginary line that divides the Earth in half?

Accepted Answer

Equator

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Tropic of Cancer

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Prime Meridian

Question 51

Which of these is NOT a part of our planet Earth?

Accepted Answer

Mars

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Land

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Water

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Air

Question 52

What is the name of the star that our Earth goes around?

Accepted Answer

Sun

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Moon

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Mars

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Jupiter

Question 53

Which planet is closest to the Sun?

Accepted Answer

Mercury

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Venus

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Earth

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Mars

Question 54

What is the force called that keeps us on the ground?

Accepted Answer

Gravity

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Magnetism

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Electricity

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Friction

Question 55

Which ocean on Earth is the biggest?

Accepted Answer

Pacific Ocean

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Atlantic Ocean

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Indian Ocean

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Arctic Ocean

Question 56

What is the invisible line that divides our Earth into two halves called?

Accepted Answer

Equator

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Prime Meridian

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Tropic of Cancer

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Tropic of Capricorn

Question 57

What does NOT belong in the air around Earth?

Accepted Answer

Sand

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Oxygen

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Water vapor

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Carbon dioxide

Question 58

What is the name of the thin layer of air that surrounds the Earth and keeps us safe from the Sun's strong rays?

Accepted Answer

The atmosphere

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The ocean

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The land

Question 59

What is the name of the layer of air that wraps around our planet?

Accepted Answer

The atmosphere

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The ocean

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The ground

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The sky

Question 60

What does NOT belong in the air around Earth?

Accepted Answer

Sand

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Oxygen

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Nitrogen

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Water vapor

Question 61

What do we call the blanket of air that surrounds Earth?

Accepted Answer

The Atmosphere

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The Ocean

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The Soil

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The Forest

Question 62

When we look up at the night sky, we see tiny, sparkling lights. What are these lights?

Accepted Answer

Stars

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Airplanes

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Clouds

Question 63

What is the name of the big, bright ball in the sky that makes us warm and gives us light?

Accepted Answer

Sun

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Moon

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Star

Question 64

Which part of the Earth is mostly covered in water?

Accepted Answer

Ocean

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Land

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Sky

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Mountains