terr, terra, geo = land; earth

When you watch out space movies or read books about science fiction, you are sure to hear or this word.

• extraterrestial

• terrace

• terra cotta

• geode

Answer explanation

out of this world; above and beyond what is found on planet Earth

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

At some home or jewelry shows, you will find these crystals for sale in their natural state.

• terra cotta

• terraces

• geographers

• geodes

Answer explanation

a hollow stone found on the earth that is lined on the inside with crystals

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CCSS.L.5.5C

What do you call the study of land and how it is broken up into regions?

• geology

• geography

• territory

• terraces

Answer explanation

the science of the earth that deals with the regions or places on the planet's surface

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

An area that is completely surrounded by dry land is called this.

• mediterranean

• subterranean

• terrace

• geode

Answer explanation

almost or completely surrounded by land

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Dogs are fond of burying their bones, which are later found in this part of ground.

• mediterranean

• terraces

• geodes

• subterranean

Answer explanation

under the surface of the earth; underground

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

A piece of pottery came from Mexico, there is a good chance that it is this type.

• terra cotta

• terraced

• subterranean

• mediterranean

Answer explanation

baked earth; hard, brownish-red pottery

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

A piece of land that is named and under particular rule could be called this.

• terrace

• territory

• geology

• geode

Answer explanation

an area, region, or piece of land

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

What do we call the study of rocks and the earth's crust?

• geography

• paleontology

• geology

• geode

Answer explanation

the study of the earth, specifically rocks and the planet's crust

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

What do we call a person who studies where cities, countries, and continents are located?

• geologist

• geographer

• geode

• terrace

Answer explanation

a person who studies the regions of the earth, including the climates and natural resources

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

On a cross-country drive, you will most likely see some of these raised, flat mounds of earth.

• terra cottas

• geodes

• geographers

• terraces

Answer explanation

a raised, flat mound of earth (dirt) that looks like a platform with sloping sides

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A