Philippine Agenda 21 Quiz: Ekistics

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1. Sustainable Development Principles also includes:

Explanation

The correct answer is "All of the choices". This means that all the principles mentioned in the question, including viable economic development, sustainable population, ecological soundness, biogeographical equity, community-based resource management, and global cooperation, are included in the concept of Sustainable Development Principles.

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2. Sustainable Development Principles includes:

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The correct answer is "All of the choices". This means that all of the principles mentioned in the question are included in Sustainable Development Principles. These principles include gender sensitivity, peace, order and national unity, social justice, inter-, intra-generational and spatial equity, participatory democracy, and institutional viability.

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3. Managing the transition to SD call for interventions in the following areas:These interventions define the Philippine Agenda 21's agenda across ecosystems.

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The correct answer is "All of the choices" because managing the transition to sustainable development requires interventions in all of the mentioned areas. Integrating SD in governance ensures that sustainable practices are incorporated into decision-making processes. Providing enabling economic policies promotes sustainable economic growth. Investing in human development focuses on improving the well-being and capacity of individuals to contribute to sustainable development. Mapping out a legislative agenda helps to establish laws and regulations that support sustainable development. Addressing critical and strategic concerns such as population management, human health, food security, human settlements, and land use ensures that these issues are tackled in a sustainable manner.

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4. Father of Town Planning in Western Civilization

Explanation

Hippodamus of Miletus: Architect, Urban Planner (c.407 BC)
Emphasized Geometric Designs, First Theoritical Framework in Planning
Design Miletus, Rhodes and Thurii (Italy), Alexandria

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5. Athens (c.450 BC): Sacred sites & religious temples are physically separated from civic sphere & secular politics.What are these two distinct functional zones?

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In ancient Athens, there were two distinct functional zones: the Acropolis and the Agora. The Acropolis was a sacred site where religious temples were located. It was a place of worship and spiritual significance. On the other hand, the Agora was the civic sphere and the center of secular politics. It was a marketplace where people gathered for social, commercial, and political activities. The physical separation of these two zones reflects the division between religious and secular aspects of Athenian society.

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6. "The harmonious integration of a sound and viable economy, responsible governance, social cohesion/harmony and ecological integrity, to ensure that development is a life-enhancing process" as defined in PA 21(1996).

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Sustainable development refers to the harmonious integration of a sound and viable economy, responsible governance, social cohesion/harmony, and ecological integrity to ensure that development is a life-enhancing process. This definition aligns with the concept of sustainable development as defined in PA 21(1996). It emphasizes the importance of balancing economic growth with social and environmental considerations in order to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Therefore, sustainable development is the correct answer.

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7. Approach was to formulate home building corporations, financed by companies seeking long term investments. Adopted in the Philippines as "People's Homesite and Housing Corporation" now NHA.

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The correct answer is New Towns Movement. The explanation for this answer is that the approach mentioned in the question of formulating home building corporations, financed by companies seeking long term investments, aligns with the principles of the New Towns Movement. This movement focused on creating planned communities or new towns that were designed to accommodate population growth and provide affordable housing options. The establishment of the "People's Homesite and Housing Corporation" in the Philippines, now known as NHA, reflects the implementation of the New Towns Movement approach in that country.

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8. To effectively assess the implementation of Philippine Agenda 21, a comprehensive monitoring, evaluation and reporting system should be established to guide all stakeholders to meaningfully participate in the process of operationalizing sustainable development. This system may include these following elements except one. 

Explanation

Implementation of PA21- Monitoring & Assessment: All elements may be included.

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9. Use of ICT- Allow people to work in urban peripheries or home offices or "annihilation of space".

Explanation

ICT- information and communication technologies

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10. Classification of human settlements by ekistics elements 

Explanation

The classification of human settlements by ekistics elements includes considering nature, man & society, shells, and networks. This means that all of these choices are included in the classification process. The ekistics approach recognizes the importance of understanding the natural environment, the social and cultural aspects of human settlements, as well as the physical structures and infrastructure that shape them. By considering all of these elements, a comprehensive understanding of human settlements can be achieved.

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11. PA 21 Goal Elements: enabling economic environment,improve employment, productivity and income and food security...

Explanation

The given correct answer, "Poverty Reduction," aligns with the goal elements mentioned in the question. The goal elements include enabling economic environment, improving employment, productivity, income, and food security, which are all essential factors in reducing poverty. Therefore, focusing on poverty reduction is crucial for achieving the desired outcomes of the goal elements mentioned.

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12. Rome -"The Imperial City" characteristics except one:

Explanation

All were characteristics of Rome Imperial City Era.

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13. The ultimate aim of Sustainable development is ______. Failing this, development is bound to be `jobless' and `ruthless' (economy), `rootless' (culture), `voiceless' (polity), and `futureless' (nature) as detailed in the 1996 UNDP Human Development Report.

Explanation

The ultimate aim of sustainable development is to ensure human development not only in the present but also for future generations. This means that development should not only focus on economic growth but also on social, cultural, and environmental aspects. If sustainable development is not achieved, development will result in joblessness, ruthlessness, rootlessness, voicelessness, and futurelessness, as mentioned in the 1996 UNDP Human Development Report. Therefore, the correct answer is "Human development now and through future generations."

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14. Movement that emphasized aesthetics in urban design and planning.Embraced all public works designed with classical facades and built as grand portals to cities.Praised for its aesthetics but generally critized as "Utopian" 

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The correct answer is City Beautiful Movement. This movement focused on creating visually pleasing cities through the use of grand architecture and classical facades. It aimed to enhance the aesthetics of urban areas and create a sense of grandeur. While it was praised for its beauty, it was also criticized for being too idealistic and unrealistic in its approach.

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15. Early Urbanization: Religious Model by Paul Wheatly(i) Religion was major factor behind urbanization(ii) Priestly class exercised political & social control(iii) Shift from elder-based kinship organization to complex political system(iv) Development of writing enabled god-kings to codify laws

Explanation

The correct answer is "All of the choices" because all of the statements (i, ii, iii, and iv) provide explanations for the early urbanization phenomenon. Statement i suggests that religion played a major role in urbanization, statement ii states that the priestly class exercised political and social control, statement iii explains the shift from elder-based kinship organization to a complex political system, and statement iv highlights the development of writing enabling god-kings to codify laws. Therefore, all of these factors together contribute to the early urbanization process.

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16. Operational Framework, Action Agenda, and Implementation of PA21

Explanation

The given answer, "How do we get there?" is the correct choice because it aligns with the three components mentioned in the question: Operational Framework, Action Agenda, and Implementation of PA21. The question asks about the process of reaching a desired goal, which is addressed by the "How do we get there?" option. The other options, "Where are we now?" and "Where do we want to go?" focus on assessing the current situation and setting goals, respectively, but do not directly address the process of achieving those goals. The option "None of the choices" is incorrect as it does not provide a valid response to the question.

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17. Commissioned by Emperor Napoleon III to redesign Paris,the first architect to significantly change a city. 12 grand avenues radiating from "Arc de Triomphe"

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Baron Georges Eugene Haussmann is the correct answer because he was commissioned by Emperor Napoleon III to redesign Paris. He is known for his significant changes to the city, including the creation of 12 grand avenues radiating from the "Arc de Triomphe." Haussmann's renovations, known as the Haussmannization of Paris, involved demolishing old buildings, widening streets, and creating new parks and public spaces. His work transformed Paris into a modern and organized city, greatly influencing urban planning and architecture.

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18. The key roles of the major stakeholders are defined according to sectoral needs, motivation or interest and perspectives. Basic Sectors can serve as any of the following except one:

Explanation

All are key roles of the Basic Sectors.

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19. Conservation & Parks Movement- used urban parks to as aid to social reform

Explanation

Frederick Law Olmsted Sr. also Father of American Landscape Architecture

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20. Groups of Ekistics Logarithmic Scale (ELS) except one:

Explanation

The correct answer is Major Shells. The other options, Minor Shells, Micro Settlements, Meso Settlements, and Macro Settlements, all refer to different groups on the Ekistics Logarithmic Scale (ELS). However, Major Shells is not a recognized group on this scale.

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21. The key roles of the major stakeholders are defined according to sectoral needs, motivation or interest and perspectives. Intermediaries can serve as any of the following except one:

Explanation

All are key roles of the Intermediaries.

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22. Six (6) Principles of New Towns (1920s,USA) by Clarence S. Stein except one:

Explanation

These are the 6 Principles of New Towns

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23. The legitimate parents of modern planning are except one:

Explanation

All are parents of modern planning

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24. An advance concept of "Social City" is a polycentric settlement surrounded by greenbelt wherein central city of 58,000 people was to be surrounded with _______ of 30,000 people each separated by permanent green space or farmlands.

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The correct answer is "Garden Cities". The concept of a "Social City" involves the creation of a polycentric settlement with a central city of 58,000 people surrounded by smaller cities of 30,000 people each. These smaller cities are separated by permanent green space or farmlands, creating a greenbelt around the central city. This concept aligns with the principles of the "Garden City" movement, which aims to create sustainable and balanced communities with a focus on incorporating nature and green spaces into urban planning.

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25. Ekistics- Under Meso Settlements except one:

Explanation

Ecumenopolis (50 Trillion pop.) under Macro- Settlements

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26. Early Urbanization: Hydraulic Civilization Theory by Karl Wittfogel except one:

Explanation

The Hydraulic Civilization Theory by Karl Wittfogel suggests that early urbanization was primarily driven by the development of large-scale irrigation systems, the emergence of strong centralized governments, and the development of labor specialization. These factors were believed to be applicable to civilizations in Mesopotamia, India, and Pakistan. However, the theory does not include the development of writing as a key factor in early urbanization.

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27. Major Categories of Stakeholders--These sectors are considered at the core of the socio-economic and ecological arena, and the targets of major interventions. More importantly, they play a key role in establishing the building blocks for the improvement of the quality of their lives and the protection and conservation of the environment.

Explanation

Basic Sectors comprise the major poverty groups:
farmers and landless rural workers,fisherfolk, indigenous peoples (IPs), urban poor, workers in the informal sector, women, children and youth, persons with disabilities, elderly, disaster victims and overseas contract workers

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28. "Every citizen should be walking distance of a park". Designed Baltimore, Buffalo, Cleveland Chicago and San Francisco.

Explanation

Daniel Hudson Burnham: Father of American City Planning and Prophet of City Beautiful Movement in America

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29. Ekistics-under Minor Shells except one:

Explanation

Hamlet is Housegroup (40 pop.) under Micro- Settlements

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30. Rome "The Eternal City" was bisected by 2 main streets that met at the center called ___ where temples, government buildings, theater, arenas,market,warehouses,libraries, schools, venues for common assembly were located.

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The correct answer is Forum. In ancient Rome, the Forum was the central square or marketplace where various important buildings and activities were located. It served as a hub for political, social, and commercial activities in the city. The temples, government buildings, theaters, arenas, markets, warehouses, libraries, schools, and venues for common assembly were all situated in the Forum. It was a bustling and vibrant area that played a significant role in the daily life of the city.

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31. PA 21 Goal Elements: allocation of resources on the bases of efficiency and equity to achieve balanced development...

Explanation

Social equity refers to the fair distribution of resources, opportunities, and privileges in society. In the context of the PA 21 Goal Elements, social equity implies that resources should be allocated in a way that ensures fairness and equality for all individuals, regardless of their social or economic status. This means that efforts should be made to reduce disparities and promote inclusivity, ensuring that everyone has access to basic needs, education, healthcare, and other essential services. By prioritizing social equity, the goal of achieving balanced development can be better realized, as it ensures that no one is left behind and that everyone has an equal chance to thrive.

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32. PA21-Action Agenda: To facilitate Operationalization, action measures are categorized into short-term,medium term and long term.How many years will it take for each term respectively?

Explanation

short-term (1996-1998), medium-term (1998-2005) and long-term (2005-2025).

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33. Ekistics- Under Macro Settlements

Explanation

Polis or City, Epero, Mega & Metro under Meso- Settlements

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34. Key Actors in Sustainable Development except one:

Explanation

Business is the key actor in the realm of the economy;
Government is the key actor in the realm of polity;
Civil society is the key actor in realm of culture.

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35. Sustainable Development Principles except one:

Explanation

All are included in Sustainable Development Principles.
"Where do we want to go?"

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36. Goal Elements of Philippine Agenda 21 except one:

Explanation

"Social Equity" plus the other four choices.

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37. Major proponent of Urban Decentralization.

Explanation

FLW- Broadacre City
Le Corbusier- Radiant City & Contemporary City
Clarence Perry- Neighborhood Unit
Henry Wright- Concept of "superblock"

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38. Garden City Movement: The only Garden City where Sir Howard's ideas were thoroughly adopted.It was designed by Hermann Muthesius and Bruno Taut.

Explanation

Welwyn- Louis de Soissons
Letchworth- Sir Raymond Unwin

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39. The journey towards sustainable development involves both a transition and a paradigm shift. Philippine Agenda 21, therefore, adopts a two pronged strategy in defining and mapping out the Action Agenda:(i) creating the enabling conditions which would assist various .stakeholders to manage the transition and at the same time build their capacities towards sustainable development;(ii) direct and proactive efforts at conserving, managing, protecting and rehabilitating ecosystems through an approach that harmonizes economic, ecological and social goals.(iii) addressing critical and strategic concerns, to include: population management, human health, food security, human settlements and land use.

Explanation

http://www.psdn.org.ph/agenda21/action.htm

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40. How do we get there?--Development is sustainable if it is fully guided by the Parameters and Strategies in the fields listed below except one:

Explanation

All are fields of Parameters and Strategies in Sustainable Development

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41. Philippine Agenda 21 envisions a better quality of life for all through the development of a just, moral, creative, spiritual, economically vibrant, caring, diverse yet cohesive society characterized by appropriate productivity, participatory and democratic processes and living in harmony within the limits of the carrying capacity of nature and the integrity of creation.

Explanation

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42. Pointed to the importance of planning land use and city features beforehand, rather than organic or uncontrolled growth.He is concerned about abject living conditions and need to change the physical forms of cities.

Explanation

Sir Ebenezer Howard wrote Tomorrow (1898) followed by Garden Cities of Tomorrow (1902).
Barry Parker & Frederic J. Osborn are his disciples.

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43. Major Categories of Stakeholders-- Serve as the fulcrum upon which socio- economic, cultural and political interventions towards sustainable development depend.

Explanation

Intermediaries:
These are formal institutions that include the national and local government units ( LGUs); the business and private sectors, non-government organizations (NGOs); church-based organizations, civic groups and professional associations; mass media; and the international community.

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44. PA 21 is guided by these Key Concepts of Action Agenda:(i) Integration(ii) Multistakeholdership and consensus-building(iii) Operationalization(iv) Investigation of Human Development

Explanation

http://www.psdn.org.ph/agenda21/action.htm

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45. "Everything should be done in a big scale". He is the last of the CBM (City Beautiful Movement) Planners. Focused more on architectural style than planning--shifts towards a preoccupation with visual form, symbolism, imagery and aesthetics rather than the basic problems of local population.

Explanation

Le Corbusier - Cubist Aesthetics, wrote the book "Urbanisme".

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46. Financing Means and Strategies for Implementation of PA 21(i) Market-based instruments(ii) International Financial Assistance (iii) Command-and-control measures

Explanation

Market-based instruments are incentives for companies to increase environmental investments.
Command-and-control measures are various ways that the State forces compliance with environmental laws.(LGUs, Economic Sectors, National Government)

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47. Essential Societal Dimensions in Sustainable Development except one:

Explanation

Business is the key actor in the realm of the economy;
Government is the key actor in the realm of polity;
Civil society is the key actor in realm of culture.

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48. Ekistics-Under Micro Settlements except one:

Explanation

Town is Small Polis (10,000 pop.) under Meso- Settlements

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49. The formulation and implementation of a _________ is part of the efforts to mainstream the principles of PA 21 in the various efforts of all stakeholders.

Explanation

Information, Education and Communication (IEC) Plan for Sustainable Development (2-Year Plan)
Source: http://www.psdn.org.ph/agenda21/implemen.htm

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50. Achieving sustainable development is a formidable task. Hence, the journey towards sustainable development must be grounded on a clear understanding of the challenges, trends and opportunities that lie ahead.(Demographic,Cultural,Science & Tech, Economic, Urbanization, Human Devt,, Environmental, Institutional, Political)

Explanation

The question is asking about the current state or position in relation to achieving sustainable development. It is important to assess and understand the current situation before determining the future goals and the path to achieve them. By knowing where we are now, we can identify the challenges, trends, and opportunities that need to be addressed in order to move towards sustainable development.

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Sustainable Development Principles also includes:
Sustainable Development Principles includes:
Managing the transition to SD call for interventions in the following...
Father of Town Planning in Western Civilization
Athens (c.450 BC): Sacred sites & religious temples are physically...
"The harmonious integration of a sound and viable economy,...
Approach was to formulate home building corporations, financed by...
To effectively assess the implementation of Philippine Agenda 21, a...
Use of ICT- Allow people to work in urban peripheries or home offices...
Classification of human settlements by ekistics elements 
PA 21 Goal Elements: enabling economic environment,improve employment,...
Rome -"The Imperial City" characteristics except one:
The ultimate aim of Sustainable development is ______. Failing...
Movement that emphasized aesthetics in urban design and...
Early Urbanization: Religious Model by Paul Wheatly(i) Religion...
Operational Framework, Action Agenda, and Implementation of PA21
Commissioned by Emperor Napoleon III to redesign Paris,the first...
The key roles of the major stakeholders are defined according to...
Conservation & Parks Movement- used urban parks to as aid to...
Groups of Ekistics Logarithmic Scale (ELS) except one:
The key roles of the major stakeholders are defined according to...
Six (6) Principles of New Towns (1920s,USA) by Clarence S. Stein...
The legitimate parents of modern planning are except one:
An advance concept of "Social City" is a polycentric...
Ekistics- Under Meso Settlements except one:
Early Urbanization: Hydraulic Civilization Theory by Karl...
Major Categories of Stakeholders--These sectors are considered at the...
"Every citizen should be walking distance of a park"....
Ekistics-under Minor Shells except one:
Rome "The Eternal City" was bisected by 2 main streets that...
PA 21 Goal Elements: allocation of resources on the bases of...
PA21-Action Agenda: To facilitate Operationalization, action measures...
Ekistics- Under Macro Settlements
Key Actors in Sustainable Development except one:
Sustainable Development Principles except one:
Goal Elements of Philippine Agenda 21 except one:
Major proponent of Urban Decentralization.
Garden City Movement: The only Garden City where Sir Howard's...
The journey towards sustainable development involves both a transition...
How do we get there?--Development is sustainable if it is fully guided...
Philippine Agenda 21 envisions a better quality of life for all...
Pointed to the importance of planning land use and city features...
Major Categories of Stakeholders-- Serve as the fulcrum upon...
PA 21 is guided by these Key Concepts of Action...
"Everything should be done in a big scale". He is the last...
Financing Means and Strategies for Implementation of PA...
Essential Societal Dimensions in Sustainable Development except one:
Ekistics-Under Micro Settlements except one:
The formulation and implementation of a _________ is part of the...
Achieving sustainable development is a formidable task. Hence, the...
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