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Unit 4, Week 6
geo, terra, ter = land, earth
Term | Definition |
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geo | land, earth |
terra | land, earth |
ter | land, earth |
extraterrestrial | (n) or (adj) existing or coming from somewhere outside earth and its atmosphere |
geocaching | (n) the recreational activity of hunting for a hidden object by means of GPS location |
geographer | (n) one who studies geography or the layout of the earth |
geology | (n) the study of the structure of all the earth or another planet (especially its rocks, soils, and minerals) and its history and origins |
subterranean | (n) existing or situated below ground level |
terrain | (n) ground or a piece of land seen in terms of its surface features or general physical character, especially for crossing it or using it for military purpose |
terrarium | (n) an enclosure that is used for keeping small land animals or reptiles such as lizards in a simulated natural environment of Earth |
terrene | (n) of or relating to Earth; earthly |
terrine | (n) an earthenware dish for cooking and serving food |
territory | (n) a geographic area that was owned and controlled by a government or country |