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Pictures help weather reporters get information out in a fast way.

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King Midas, adorned in gold with a crown, rings, scepter, and golden-embroidered vest, cherished wealth and named his daughter Marigold.

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King Midas loved gold.

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The White House is said to have ghosts, with Abraham Lincoln being the most famous. He is often seen in his room looking out the window, and Eleanor Roosevelt claimed to have seen him. Legend has it that he walks back and forth at night before a terrible event. This paragraph mainly tells:

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what Lincoln's ghost is like

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Jenny visited her grandmother in the hospital and saw the nurses' kindness. She wants to help sick people as a nurse.

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Wants to be a nurse.

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Giraffes make noises when hurt (low moo) or frightened (short high sound).

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Giraffes do make noises.

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Dolphins are intelligent animals with their own language, communicating through clicks, whistles, and grunts. Scientists study this language to enable communication between humans and dolphins.

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Dolphins are smart.

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Most of the world's volcanoes are in the "Ring of Fire," a circle around the Pacific Ocean, consisting of thousands of volcanoes that formed the sea floor and underwater mountains.

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Most volcanoes are part of the "Ring of Fire."

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Main idea of the author's weekend plans with family.

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The author enjoys spending time with her family.

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Taste buds are found on the tongue, roof of the mouth, and back of the throat.

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Where taste buds are found

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The Earth's surface is constantly changing due to earthquakes, floods, and volcanoes, causing visible and invisible changes.

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The Earth's surface is always changing.