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Eid al-Fitr means 'festival of the breaking of the fast'.
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The robots stand 130 centimeters tall, which is about the height of a small child!
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How many leatherback turtles were spotted near Tauranga?
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  • landslide When soil and rocks move down a slope. The heavy rain caused a landslide in the mountains.
  • groundwater Water that is found underground in soil and rock. Plants need groundwater to grow strong and healthy.
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