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In the dust, they leave behind, Could have started life on the earth,Which resulted in mankind. What does the word 'they' refer to?

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In the dust, they leave behind,
Could have started life on the earth,
Which resulted in mankind.

What does the word 'they' refer to?

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The word They’ refers to the comets.

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Chapter 6.2: The Comet - Exercise [Page 167]

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Chapter 6.2 The Comet
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