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In this story, what happened to the Earth?

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In this story, what happened to the Earth?

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Humans had destroyed the Earth.

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Chapter 1.1: Earth, the Desolated Home - Let us understand [Page 82]

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Samacheer Kalvi English - Term 1 Class 5 TN Board
Chapter 1.1 Earth, the Desolated Home
Let us understand | Q C. 5. | Page 82

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