Root Word Flashcard- Graph

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What is photography?

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The use of light to record an image using a camera.

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What device records the movements of the earth?

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Seismograph.

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What is a biography?

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Writing about a person's life written by someone else.

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What is an autobiography?

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Writing about a person's life written by that person.

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What is cartography?

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The practice of drawing maps and representing geographical locations.

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What is a phonograph?

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A device that plays recorded sounds.

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What is a homograph?

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A word that is spelled the same as another word but has a different meaning.

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What is a paragraph?

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A distinct section of writing that deals with a particular point or idea.

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What is the purpose of photography?

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To capture and preserve moments or scenes visually.

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How do seismographs work?

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They detect and record the vibrations caused by earthquakes.