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SL #6
geo, human, hydro, meter, port, sphere
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| geo | earth |
| human | man; earthly beings |
| hydro | water |
| meter | measure |
| port | carry |
| sphere | globe, ball, space |
| geography | (n) the study of the physical features of the earth |
| geology | (n) the science devoted to the study of the Earth, particularly the solid Earth and the rocks that compose it |
| humanity | (n) the human race; human beings collectively |
| humane | (adj.) characterized by tenderness, compassion, and sympathy for people and animals, especially for the suffering or distressed |
| hydroelectric | (adj.) the generation of electricity using flowing water |
| hydrosphere | (n) all the waters on the earth's surface |
| barometer | (n) an instrument measuring atmospheric pressure |
| pedometer | (n) an instrument for estimating the distance traveled on foot by recording the number of steps taken |
| passport | (n) an official document issued by a government, certifying the holder's identity and citizenship and entitling them to travel under its protection to and from foreign countries |
| transport | (v) take or carry (people or goods) from one place to another by means of a vehicle, aircraft, or ship |
| biosphere | (n) the regions of the surface, atmosphere, and hydrosphere of the earth occupied by living organisms |
| atmosphere | (n) the envelope of gases surrounding the earth or another planet; the tone or mood of a place, situation, or work of art |