TRANS Flashcard

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What is transpiration?

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The process of giving off moisture through the spores of skin.

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What does it mean to transfer?

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To move from one place to another, such as changing classes to focus better.

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What does it mean to transect?

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To cut or divide something into parts, like cutting a cake into pieces.

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What does transatlantic mean?

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Referring to something that crosses the Atlantic Ocean, such as a flight.

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What does transparent mean?

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Allowing light to pass through so that objects behind can be distinctly seen.

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What is the difference between transport and transfer?

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Transport refers to moving goods or people from one place to another, while transfer refers to changing from one place or situation to another.

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What is a translucent object?

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An object that allows some light to pass through but not enough to see clearly through it.

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What does transcontinental mean?

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Referring to something that spans or crosses a continent.

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What is the meaning of transpiration in plants?

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The process by which plants release water vapor into the air through small openings in their leaves.

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What does translate mean?

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To express the meaning of (words or text) in another language.