TERR/TERRA/GEO = land; earth

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What does the prefix 'TERR' or 'TERRA' mean?

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It means 'land' or 'earth'.

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What is a 'subterranean' shelter?

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A shelter that is built underground.

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What are 'terra cotta' pots?

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Brownish-red pots made from baked clay.

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What does a 'geographer' study?

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A geographer studies the different regions of the earth.

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What is a 'mediterranean' area?

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An area that is almost or completely surrounded by land.

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What is 'geology'?

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

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What does 'extraterrestrial' mean?

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Relating to things that come from outside the Earth.

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What is 'territory'?

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An area of land that is owned or controlled by someone.

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What is the difference between 'geography' and 'geology'?

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Geography is the study of places and the relationships between people and their environments, while geology focuses on the earth's physical structure and substance.

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What is a 'geode'?

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A hollow rock with crystals inside.