2.8

Michael Imort

Geography - Wilfrid Laurier University - Waterloo

2.8
Quality
3.5
Difficulty
70%
Would Retake
110
Reviews
2.8
Quality
3.5
Difficulty
2.8
Helpful
2.8
Clarity

70%

Would Retake

110

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

30

4

14

3

14

2

22

1

30

What Students Say

Imort is trying to inspire you to pursue geography

GG102 - 4.0 rating

This is the most woke man you will ever meet

GG102 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

81%

Textbook Required

80%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B+

95% confidence
Based on 19 grades
Most common grades:
A+ (7)
A (4)
B (2)
Grade Distribution
A(11)B(3)C(3)D(1)F(0)A-/B+(2)
Based on 23 reported grades
A+: 7
A: 4
B: 2
C+: 2
Common Tags
Get ready to read (7)
Skip class? You won't pass. (7)
Inspirational (7)
Amazing lectures (6)
GROUP PROJECTS (4)
Respected (4)
Group projects (3)
Caring (3)
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Reviews (110)
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GG100
Oct 3, 2001

thinks everyone is trying to cheat

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GG100
Feb 4, 2002

I agree with the previous comment...

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GG100
Feb 7, 2002

All over the place

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5.0
GG100
Feb 27, 2002

Not very approachable, condescending

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GG100
Mar 4, 2002

this guy is a space cadet, and whats with him taking the notes off the net

2.0
4.0
GG100
Mar 21, 2002

He turned a bird course into hell.

4.0
3.0
GG100
Mar 29, 2002

A very sweet man.

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GG100
Mar 31, 2002

this guy sucks, not at all approachable or helpful

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GG100
Apr 1, 2002

it is more likey i will learn more about human geo from a cerael box

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4.0
GG100
Apr 4, 2002

Worst prof ever

3.0
3.0
GG100
Apr 9, 2002

Is super nice, but for whatever reason lectures did not seem to be very clear

3.0
3.0
GG100
May 1, 2002

I never went to his class... and somehow passed...funny comments above

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5.0
GG100
Apr 11, 2002

I love human geography, but this guy ruins it all~

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GG100
May 9, 2002

Watch out for this guy!

3.0
3.0
GG100
May 27, 2002

A little crazy but not too much!

2.0
3.0
GG100
Aug 30, 2002

Beware first years !!!!!

1.0
4.0
GG100
Nov 27, 2002

Went to 1/5th of human geography... managed to get an A+: Tip- Memorize Textbook

2.0
5.0
GG100
Dec 11, 2002

No Comments

1.0
5.0
GG100
Dec 12, 2002

The worst prof ever. Have fun......

1.0
3.0
GG374
Dec 18, 2002

Way better in senior courses than GG100!

5.0
2.0
GG374
Dec 21, 2002

one of the best professors i have ever had!!

1.0
1.0
GG100
Dec 24, 2002

one thing last exam question: Why is it good to attend lectures?

1.0
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GG100
Jan 10, 2003

beware 1st years ... he is tough on the final if you don't go to class

5.0
2.0
GG100
Jan 13, 2003

I thought he was pretty good and interesting,not nearly as bad as the rest say!

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GG100
Jan 21, 2003

A huge 'prepardness' freak and has unorganized lectures but very helpful

2.0
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GG100
Feb 27, 2003

No Comments

5.0
3.0
GG374
Mar 7, 2003

Awesome guy, should only be teaching upper level courses, the 100s don't appriciate him.

2.0
3.0
GG100
Mar 13, 2003

Destroyed Geography for me. Should not be teaching first year students. Blah.

4.0
2.0
GG100
Mar 18, 2003

Good prof, those who dislike him are lazy and dont like to work. He just expects a lot from students, class is very easy if you're not stupid and lazy.

4.0
3.0
GG100
Mar 20, 2003

A decent teacher, but very condescending.

2.0
5.0
GG100
Mar 26, 2003

One of the worst professors I have had. He changes his assignments like every class, and speaks to the students in a condescending tone. He is very cocky and rude. I will never take a class that he is teaching again.

5.0
2.0
GG100
Mar 29, 2003

People who dislike him are the same ones who don't know their head from their ass. He teaches well and promotes interest in the subject. The last few lectures are important since he gives you everything you need for the final.

1.0
5.0
GG100
Mar 30, 2003

No Comments

1.0
5.0
GE100
Apr 8, 2003

No Comments

5.0
2.0
GG100
Apr 13, 2003

The guy is one of the best profs i've had, he just expects a lot out of students. But his lectures were always the one I would look forward to going to... they really stimulate your interest in the material. Anyone who didn't like him didn't go to class

5.0
2.0
GG100
Apr 23, 2003

Very busy course. Does not play games. Very clear on course expectations. Rewards the workers . Extremely personable in one-on-one situations. Comes off as a bit coarse in lectures, but one has to understand the pressure he is under.

1.0
5.0
GG100
May 31, 2003

Needed a punch in the face. Restraint was tough.

1.0
5.0
GG100
Jun 2, 2003

I put myself into a hypnotic state during this class and learned to sleep with my eyes open. This guy is not only boring, he's rude.

5.0
4.0
GEOGRAPHY
Oct 20, 2003

I don't know which is scarier: his teaching style or his clothes. He should give up teaching and star in "I Know What You Did Last Semester".

1.0
5.0
GEOGRAPHY
Dec 10, 2003

No Comments

1.0
5.0
GEOG100
Dec 26, 2003

Needs to take a course in manners. Course was boring & he was very rude. Whoever hired this guy should have their head examined. I check to see who's teaching other Geog courses to make sure I don't get this idiot again.

1.0
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GEOG100
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Mar 22, 2004

In one word: terrible.

1.0
5.0
GS101
Mar 24, 2004

Soooooo dull, for someone who lacks personality he seems to think he is really important

1.0
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GEOGRAPH1
Apr 5, 2004

No Comments

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GG100
Apr 11, 2004

No Comments

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2.0
GG100
Apr 21, 2004

I LOVE THIS MAN!! the second term of geography was so much more interesting. Course and Labs were interesting material.

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GG
Apr 21, 2004

the other feedback doesn't lie

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GEO100
Apr 22, 2004

Hey guess what Imort, geography isn't the only course in the world. Oh yeah, we have to read before the lecutres so well understand? I still don't understand you when I do with your stupid accent...

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3.0
GG100
Apr 22, 2004

Good teacher, I leaned alot. But too anal about little things like labs and readings and details....I'll give him another try in another one of his courses...

1.0
5.0
GG100
May 18, 2004

Learned to hypnotise myself in this class so I could get some sleep. This guy is rude, boring, arrogant and should be a warden in a prison, not a professor teaching students.

1.0
5.0
GEOGRAPHY
May 29, 2004

Yikes! He reminds me of Professor Snape in the Harry Potter movies. Didn't learn much in this class except to avoid this guy like the plague.

4.0
4.0
GG100
Jun 12, 2004

He's afraid of getting personal with his students, he was unapproachable and generally kept his distance. I wonder why he chose teaching over research? He's very intelligent but gets hung up on disciplining the class. But I admire his elegance.

5.0
3.0
GEOG
Jul 14, 2004

Amazing professor if you are willing to learn! Has high expectations but is totally there to help you with anything you need.

5.0
3.0
GG298
Grade: A+
Sep 7, 2004

The best prof ever! I can not wait to take another of his classes! He makes the classes intresting and engaging!

1.0
1.0
GG100
Sep 30, 2004

Um, what's that word....BOOOORING. Lighten up a bit...so I don't know MLA, or Harvard documentation.. Get a life!

2.0
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GG100
Dec 21, 2004

Absolutely awful. Has totally turned me off Geography. Imort you are a ****bag.

1.0
3.0
GG100
Jan 1, 2005

No Comments

2.0
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GEOG
Jan 15, 2005

blah blah blah

5.0
3.0
GG298
Jan 24, 2005

If you didnt like him in GG 100, try GG 298, it will change your outlook. Very good prof.

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GG100
Mar 31, 2005

Imort comes off very self-concerning and unapproachable, although if you actually talk to him he will be insightful. He was a great teacher and had a valuable message to impart. Overall a very engaging class.

2.0
4.0
GG102
Apr 13, 2005

boring class, pompass teacher... he is always yelling at students when he should be teaching... drove me nuts to wake up for this guys class

2.0
4.0
GG102
Apr 21, 2005

This is the most boring class i have ever sat through. i will never take geography ever again. The exams are killer i thought i was going to go blind after the 200 multiple choice and true/false Q's. just don't do it.

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HI100
Jul 25, 2005

I used to love geography. Thanks for ruining it.

3.0
3.0
GG102
Oct 21, 2005

I feel bad for leaving a bad rating. I'll try to be objective. Ok, truthfully I hated this course. I hated the material, the lectures, and the labs. I hated the exam.

5.0
4.0
GG102
Jan 10, 2006

He is soo interesting and passionate about the subject. I love him and his lectures... even though his tests are very hard

5.0
3.0
GG102
Apr 18, 2006

Amazing lectures. He is passionate, refreshing, and fun. I hope to have him in the future.

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GG400
Dec 1, 2008

One of the best profs Ive had and Ive taken 3 classes with him including 1st year and a seminar. He gives incredible constructive criticism and hes definitly improved my writing and presenting skills.Very intelligent and experienced prof who really cares about his students and Laurier

4.0
2.0
GEOG474
Jun 21, 2011

Very engaging prof! He opened a whole new can of geography worms and made my final year at Laurier in the Geography worth while.

4.0
3.0
GG102
Mar 12, 2012

Overall a good prof, but one thing that bugs me are clicker marks. He never used them before this semester & now he uses clicker questions that are worth too much of the final grade (20%). I missed 7 questions in one class because someone accidentally took my clicker & now I virtually no way of recovering from the blow. He's not very understanding.

3.0
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AA
Apr 24, 2012

X_x wish he was more understanding and that the exams were not based on a system of, if you don't pass it you fail the course. The exam is only worth 20% but if you don't pass it you fail? Do not take this course if you do well In labs and everything else but choke on exams, because his exams are too detailed.

1.0
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GG102
Sep 11, 2012

He was a very hard prof to follow as he rambled about unnecessary information and never referred to the textbook. His clicker questions were ridiculous and he found it hilarious that majority of the class failed them. Frustrating class to attend, that's for sure.

2.0
4.0
GG102
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Oct 15, 2013

All I remember is Nauru

5.0
3.0
CG101
Oct 16, 2013

He really gets you engaged in the course material and has a lot of person experience from all around the world. He is an amazing prof. Enjoy.

3.0
4.0
GG102
Dec 16, 2013

Decent prof but if you don't have to take Geography don't take it. It's extremely boring and there are definitely better courses to take as bird courses. Average for his midterm was a 60.

2.0
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GG102
Jan 4, 2014

Found him really boring and hard to follow. The class is overall easy if you keep up with the work. Got above a 90 on basically every assignment that he did not mark. He marks part of the midterm and I did very poorly on that.

2.0
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GG101
Apr 20, 2014

do not like his slideshows/form of teaching. He is very hard to follow and all over the place while giving information i do not know what is relevant and not. dont like how you must pass the final to pass the course even though the exams not worth much and found him along with the course material very boring. Also dont like the textbook, so long

2.0
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GG102
Grade: B
Jul 8, 2014

Should attend class because the exam was mainly stuff taught during the lectures, the midterm was online and quite difficult, hard to keep up when taking notes

5.0
3.0
GG102
Oct 6, 2014

Honestly I think he is really nice. Good Prof! Trying his best to do every explaination.

5.0
3.0
GG102
Oct 6, 2014

He does feedback during the class to make sure every student know what they are doin. great prof!

5.0
1.0
GG102
Grade: A
Dec 17, 2014

One of my favourite prof's from first year. Midterm was tough but the final was very easy. Very knowledgeable on the content. Definitely recommend.

5.0
3.0
GG102
Grade: A+
Mar 24, 2015

He gets a bad rep because GG 102 is taken by business students looking for a bird course they never have to attend, and then getting upset when they don't do well in a course they haven't been to all sem. He is passionate about the material and really engaging. One of the reasons I stuck with geography. Cares a lot about his students. Great guy.

3.0
4.0
GG102
Grade: B+
Apr 9, 2015

Clicker questions make class mandatory. A lot harder than other profs comparing workload from fall 2014 to winter 2015 semester. Different labs, group presentations. Other semester had easier midterms, no clicker questions, and no group presentations. If you get Imort as a prof, see if you can switch to another prof.

2.0
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GG102
Apr 10, 2015

Found him quite rude. Very boring class, and extremely hard midterms and exams. Do not expect this to be a bird course, even though it is stated as one. Too harsh on his students, and the material was quite boring.

4.0
1.0
GG102
Grade: A+
Apr 15, 2015

In GG102, Dr. Imort is trying to inspire you to pursue geography. So, don't expect the normal lectures about the content. The lecture are fun. If you read the book, you will get an A+ without flinching. If you don't read the book, You will feel like the exam is like nails on a chalkboard.

3.0
3.0
GG102
Sep 28, 2015

Dr. Imort's lectures are very interesting but when it comes times for exams you will realize how little he taught you and how much learning you must do on your own.

3.0
3.0
GG102
Grade: C+
Dec 12, 2015

GG102 had my interest at first but it got lost in the rather bland lectures. Reading is a must if you want to have a full understanding of the lectures. He randomly does in-class participation questions so reading the textbook in prep for that is important as well. Shows students the respect that they show him generally.

4.0
3.0
GG102
Dec 19, 2015

You should be interested in human geography if you take this course. Attending lectures is important if you want to understand the slides and examples, and there are in-class questions that count for marks, too. Read all of the textbook and know definitions. He's a super nice guy who really cares about what he's teaching!

2.0
4.0
GG102
Grade: B
May 26, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Very boring lectures. Exam was heavy on lecture while everything I studied from the textbook was no on the exam. Lab assignment are easier marks depending on how much work you put into it but very boring. Would not recommend taking the course if you have Imort.

4.0
3.0
GG102
Grade: A
Aug 7, 2016
Would take again

Overall I enjoyed the class. If you go in expecting to do nothing and get an A you might be disappointed. Do a bit of work & show up to lecture and it'll be easy. The labs are a big chunk that are pretty easy. Final exam covers A LOT of material though. Watch out because he regularly changes his syllabus Work and you'll be rewarded

3.0
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GG102
Grade: C+
Aug 29, 2016
Would take again

Does try his best to keep the lectures interesting, but the information it self is fairly bland (keep in mind you must be interested in the course and its content or it will be difficult to follow along). Its a MUST to read the textbook and be able to look for the small details for his exams. Textbook based exams.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
4.0
1.0
GG102
Grade: A+
Sep 4, 2016
Would take again

Imort was a great prof! He is really passionate about what he is teaching and it shows in his lectures. Take a lot of notes in class, pretty much everything on the final is from his lectures. Labs are pretty easy but a little bit of work. Overall easy class and nice guy got a 12 (probably because of all the extra credit options he gives students)

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
EXTRA CREDIT
3.0
4.0
GG102
Nov 29, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Reading the textbook is mandatory if not you will struggle in the course.

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
GROUP PROJECTS
5.0
3.0
GG102
Feb 27, 2017
Would take again

This is the most woke man you will ever meet

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
GG102
Grade: A-
Apr 29, 2017
Would take again

Love him. He's one of the best profs I've had. He's passionate about his discipline, interesting, & very elaborate. Imort's one of those profs who really makes you think... People think it's a bird course but it's not as effort is needed. Attending his lectures is key if you want a decent mark. Pay attention & take notes. Imort in 1 word: WOKE

Skip class? You won't pass.
Inspirational
GROUP PROJECTS
5.0
3.0
GG102
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 4, 2017
Would take again

Amazing prof and you'll find the lectures fascinating if you're interested in the subject matter. Has some very interesting stories of his humanitarian work in Africa and his time in the military. Online homework due before class twice-weekly, but not too difficult if you can read maps and graphs. No midterm. Most woke prof you will ever have.

Respected
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
GROUP PROJECTS
5.0
3.0
GG102
Nov 28, 2018
Would take again

Great prof! Every lecture I would be disappointed when the class time was up because of how interesting Imort's lectures are. You have to attend class to do well in the course. BUT if you interested in the content you won't want to miss anyways. Not a bird course like many students think it will be.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
GROUP PROJECTS
4.0
4.0
GG102
Mar 25, 2019
Would take again

Great prof with a lot of knowledge about the world!

5.0
3.0
GG102
Grade: A
Apr 15, 2019
Would take again

A great prof with a very clear message. Mastering Geography is a pain but the lab assignments are quite easy and there is no midterm.

Inspirational
Group projects
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
GG102
Grade: A+
Apr 20, 2019
Would take again

Imort is the kindest prof I had during first year. If you put in effort it is easy to get a good mark. He is very passionate about geography which makes his lectures very interesting. This is a interesting class with a few assignments (marked very easy) no midterm, and an easy final where he gives almost 80% of the questions in lecture

Group projects
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
4.0
GG102
Grade: C
May 9, 2019
Would take again

Honestly the best professor I have ever had. Even though I didn't get a great grade in the class (due to the labs) I loved his lecture he's an amazing person with an amazing story

Respected
Accessible outside class
Inspirational
5.0
3.0
GG102
May 9, 2019
Would take again

Realest G I know in all of uni

Inspirational
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
3.0
GG102
May 10, 2019
Would take again

A true gem

Respected
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
1.0
5.0
GG102
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 1, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Awful prof. doesn't even care about the students. tries his absolute best to make sure the students fail their quizzes and learning catalytic. this guy makes such a simple course so much more difficult than it needs to be. 0/5 for all categories if I could rate it.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
1.0
5.0
GG102
Grade: B-
Oct 1, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Do not take this course as an elective. This guy purposely makes such an easy course so hard. He seems like he cares for his students but, he does not. The amount of reading is ridiculous. The quizzes he makes is purely memorization and its unnecessarily difficult. Just do not take this course/professor. Also he just makes lecture recordings.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
GG102
Oct 1, 2020
Wouldn't take again

This class was supposed to be easy and interesting but is the complete opposite. The textbook readings are super heavy and his quizzes make you memorize facts. Furthermore, he does not care about students concerns with workload and mental health.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
1.0
5.0
GG102
Oct 1, 2020
Wouldn't take again

This guy thinks we live for geography and that the only course were taking this term is his

5.0
3.0
GG101
Grade: A+
Dec 29, 2020
Would take again

My favourite professor of all time. Incredibly intelligent and compassionate. Great lectures (I actually enjoyed being there) and extremely accommodating. Amazing teacher, better person.

Accessible outside class
Inspirational
Lecture heavy
5.0
4.0
GG102
Grade: A
Jan 8, 2021
Would take again

Imort is an amazing professor that genuinely cares about his students. The only students that dislike him are those that want an easy grade and aren't prepared to work for it. He is extremely accommodating and he switched up the entire format of his course in order for students to succeed, genuinely amazing person

Get ready to read
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
2.0
GG102
Grade: A+
Apr 28, 2021
Would take again

Dr. Imort is by far one of my favourite professors. He's extremely accommodating of his students, and his lectures are interesting! He's an all-around fantastic professor and person! And as long as you prepare and are willing to put in the work, you will most definitely succeed in this course!

Get ready to read
Amazing lectures
Caring
2.0
4.0
GG367
Dec 2, 2021
Wouldn't take again

First year course with him was great, but his upper year courses were bad. Upper year courses are harder, but the problem was that he keeps adding new instructions for the assignments during the term. His long lectures made it hard to participate, but he puts it on the students for low participation mark. Mixed reviews here finally made sense.

Participation matters
Group projects
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

81%

Textbook Required

80%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B+

95% confidence
Based on 19 grades
Most common grades:
A+ (7)
A (4)
B (2)
Grade Distribution
A(11)B(3)C(3)D(1)F(0)A-/B+(2)
Based on 23 reported grades
A+: 7
A: 4
B: 2
C+: 2
Common Tags
Get ready to read (7)
Skip class? You won't pass. (7)
Inspirational (7)
Amazing lectures (6)
GROUP PROJECTS (4)
Respected (4)
Group projects (3)
Caring (3)
Rating Trend

Improving

+1.07 avg change
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Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

GG298

5.0

(2)

GG400

5.0

(1)

CG101

5.0

(1)

GEOG474

4.0

(1)

GG374

3.7

(3)
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Difficulty by Course

GE100

5.0

GS101

5.0

GEOGRAPH1

5.0

GEO100

5.0

HI100

5.0

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