The Boy Who Invented TV

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What does the root 'geo' mean?

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Earth or rock.

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What does the root 'graph' mean?

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To write or draw.

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What is the meaning of the word 'geography'?

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The branch of science concerned with the locations and natural features of places on Earth.

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What is an autograph?

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A person's signature written in his or her own handwriting.

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What does the root 'auto' mean?

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Own or self.

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What is a synonym for 'envisioned'?

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Imagined.

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Which two inventions most interested young Philo in 'The Boy Who Invented TV'?

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Phonograph and telephone.

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What sound does the word 'bored' contain?

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/or/ sound.

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What is the significance of the phonograph in the context of Philo Farnsworth's interests?

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It represents early technology in sound recording and playback.

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How did the telephone influence communication technology?

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It revolutionized long-distance communication by allowing voice transmission.