Vocabulary: Terra, Geo, Photo

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What is the science that deals with the Earth's land, water, air, and living things?

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Geography is the science that studies the Earth's landscapes, environments, and the relationships between people and their environments.

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What is a scientist called who studies the surface of the Earth and what it is made of?

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A Geologist is a scientist who studies the solid Earth, including rocks, minerals, and the processes that shape the Earth.

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What is an area, can be geographic, belonging to a group?

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Territory refers to a defined area of land that is owned or controlled by a person, group, or government.

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What term describes something that tends to look good in photos?

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Photogenic means that a person or thing looks attractive in photographs.

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Which term describes the heat from the earth's interior?

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Geothermal refers to the heat that comes from the Earth's interior, often used for heating and energy.

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What does the prefix 'terra' mean?

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The prefix 'terra' means 'earth' or 'land' in Latin.

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What does the prefix 'geo' mean?

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The prefix 'geo' means 'earth' or 'ground' in Greek.

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What is the process by which plants use sunlight to make food?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

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What is a map that shows physical features of the Earth called?

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A physical map shows the physical landscape features of an area, such as mountains, rivers, and lakes.

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What is the study of the Earth's physical structure and substance?

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Geology is the study of the Earth's physical structure, its substance, history, and the processes that act on it.