BM Unit 5-Spelling Words, Affixes, and Vocabulary

microbiology

What is the study of?

• "The study of tiny living things called microorganisms, or microbes. These microbes are so small that you can't see them with your naked eye and need a microscope to observe them."

• The study of large animals and their habitats.

• The study of chemical reactions in living organisms.

• The study of the Earth's physical structure and substance.

graph

• The root "graph"-originates from Greek which means to write

• The root 'graph' originates from Greek which means to write

• The root 'graph' originates from French which means to illustrate

• The root 'graph' originates from Spanish which means to depict

bio

• The word part bio is Greek and it means "life"

• B. The word part bio is Greek and it means "life"

• C. The word part bio is French and it means "nature"

• D. The word part bio is German and it means "spirit"

-er

• The "-er" suffix in English functions as both a noun suffix and an adjective suffix. As a noun suffix, it indicates a person or thing that performs a specific action or is associated with something. As an adjective suffix, it forms the comparative degree of adjectives and adverbs. 

• A suffix that indicates the past tense of a verb

• A suffix that forms the plural of nouns

• A suffix that indicates a location or place

hydro

• A Greek prefix meaning "water" or "hydrogen."

• A Latin term for "fire."

• A scientific term for "air pressure."

• A prefix used in chemistry for "salt."

conservationist

• Someone who cares deeply about protecting nature, like animals, plants, and their homes, and works to make sure our planet stays healthy for everyone.

• A person who collects rare plants and animals for personal enjoyment.

• An individual who studies the history of environmental policies.

• Someone who promotes urban development without regard for nature.

immunology

• • The science that studies the immune system, which is the body's way of protecting itself from harmful things like germs (viruses, bacteria, etc.). 

• A branch of biology that focuses on the structure of cells.

• The science of how to treat diseases with medication.

• The study of human anatomy and physiology.

geographer

• Someone who studies Earth and the places on it, including landforms, people, and cultures, and how they relate to each other and the environment.

• Someone who studies Earth and the places on it, including landforms, people, and cultures, and how they relate to each other and the environment.

• An individual who focuses on the history of human civilization.

• A scientist who specializes in the study of animals and their habitats.

economist

• A person who studies how people make decisions about how to use resources to create wealth.

• A professional who manages investments and financial portfolios.

• An individual who analyzes market trends and consumer behavior.

• A scientist who conducts experiments to understand economic theories.

chronology

• A "chronology" is like a timeline, it means the order in which things happen, from the very beginning to the end; it's basically telling you what happened first, then second, then third, and so on - like when you wake up, then eat breakfast, then go to school, that's the chronology of your morning!. 

• A type of historical document.

• A scientific study of time travel.

• A way to measure the speed of light.