Unit 9 Roots Flashcards

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Root word "bio"

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Meaning: life; Origin: Greek

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Root word "photo"

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Meaning: light; Origin: Greek

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Root word "phil"

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Meaning: love; Origin: Greek

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Biology

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A science that deals with things that are alive, such as plants and animals; the study of life

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Biodegradable

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Capable of being slowly destroyed and broken down into very small parts by natural processes, bacteria, etc.

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Biography

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The story of a real person's life written by someone other than that person

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Photography

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The art, process, or job of taking pictures with a camera; named after the original process that used light to expose an image on special paper

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Photosynthesis

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The process by which a green plant turns water and carbon dioxide into food when the plant is exposed to light

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Photon

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A tiny particle of light or electromagnetic radiation

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Philanthropist

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A wealthy person who gives money and time to help make life better for other people