Roots Week 7 "auto" flashcard

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What is an autoimmune disease?

Back

An illness caused by the body attacking its own tissues.

Front

What is an autopsy?

Back

An inspection of a body after death.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

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What is an autopilot?

Back

A device that steers a ship, aircraft, or spacecraft in place of a person.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

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What is autocorrect?

Back

A program that identifies misspelled words and fixes them.

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CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Front

What does autonomy mean?

Back

Independence in one’s thoughts or actions.

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Front

What is the meaning of 'auto' in terms like 'autonomous'?

Back

The prefix 'auto' means self or by oneself.

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Front

Can you give an example of an autoimmune disease?

Back

Examples include rheumatoid arthritis and lupus.

Front

What is the purpose of an autopsy?

Back

To determine the cause of death.

Front

How does autopilot work in aircraft?

Back

It uses sensors and computers to control the flight path.

Front

What is the difference between autocorrect and spell checker?

Back

Autocorrect automatically fixes errors, while spell checker suggests corrections.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4