Latin Root: Port

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What does the Latin root 'port' mean?

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The Latin root 'port' means 'to carry' or 'to bring'.

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What is a portfolio?

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A portfolio is a collection of works or documents that an artist or professional carries to showcase their skills.

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What does it mean to transport something?

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To transport something means to carry it from one place to another.

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What is the meaning of import?

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To import means to bring goods or services into a country from abroad.

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What is the meaning of export?

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To export means to send goods or services out of a country to be sold elsewhere.

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What does support mean in relation to objects?

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Support means to hold something up or provide stability to it.

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What is the difference between import and export?

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Import is bringing goods into a country, while export is sending goods out of a country.

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What does the term 'portage' refer to?

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Portage refers to the act of carrying a boat or its cargo overland between two bodies of water.

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Can you give an example of something that is transported?

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An example of something that is transported is food being delivered from a farm to a grocery store.

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What is the role of a transporter?

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A transporter is a person or vehicle that carries goods or people from one place to another.