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        "Earth Science > Atmosphere > Precipitation",
        "Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Temperature",
        "Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Pressure",
        "Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Winds > Surface Winds",
        "Earth Science > Atmosphere > Clouds",
        "Earth Science > Oceans > Ocean Temperature > Sea Surface Temperature",
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