5.2 bio & vid

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What does the root 'vis' or 'vid' mean?

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see

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What does the root word 'bio-' mean?

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life

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What is a biography?

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A biography is a written account of someone's life.

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What is the study of living organisms called?

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Biology

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Are 'vid-' and 'bio-' prefixes?

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False, they are root words.

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What is a biome?

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A biome is a large area characterized by its vegetation, soil, climate, and wildlife.

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What is the biosphere?

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The biosphere is the global sum of all ecosystems, where life exists.

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What does 'autograph' mean?

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An autograph is a person's signature, often written by a famous person.

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Can you name a field of study that includes the word 'bio'?

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Biochemistry, which is the study of chemical processes in living organisms.

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What is the difference between 'biome' and 'biosphere'?

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A biome is a specific ecological area, while the biosphere includes all biomes.