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the marianas trench, in the pacific, the lowest point on earth is 36,198 feet below sea level.

the marianas trench in the pacific, the lowest point on earth, is 36,198 feet below sea level.

geologists, study the history of the earth and biologists, study life.

geologists study the history, of the earth, and biologists, study, life.

Which effect does the author achieve through the story's setting? rain pelted the window of the apartment, which was empty except for one person: randel. he had been setting in his easy chair with a book on his lap for an hour but hadn't read a single word. he listened to the rain. he looked at the empty cubbyhole here she would always put her shoes, which now sat empty. he signed.