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Wellington Zoo rescued albatrosses, petrels, and penguins after a storm!
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Contestants tried to mimic the loud cry of seagulls!
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A student places a piece of limestone outside in a school garden for several months. After repeated rain and wind, the rock becomes smaller and its edges are smoother. What process is the student observing?

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  • excavator A large machine used for digging. The excavator dug a big hole in the ground.
  • competition A contest where people try to win. She entered the baking competition to show her skills.
  • tasks Jobs or activities to be done. His tasks included cleaning his room and doing homework.
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