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geography the study of the physical features of the earth
perimeter the outermost parts or boundary of an area or object
periscope an apparatus consisting of a tube attached to a set of mirrors or prisms, by which an observer (typically in a submerged submarine or behind a high obstacle) can see things that are otherwise out of sight.
geothermal relating to or produced by the internal heat of the earth.
thermostat a device that automatically regulates temperature, or that activates a device when the temperature reaches a certain point.
ecology the branch of biology that deals with the relations of organisms to one another and to their physical surroundings.
thermos a container that keeps a drink or other fluid hot or cold by means of a double wall enclosing a vacuum.
zoology the scientific study of animals.
thermal relating to heat.
mythology a collection of myths, especially one belonging to a particular religious or cultural tradition.
thermometer an instrument for measuring and indicating temperature,
microscope an optical instrument used for viewing very small objects
speedmometer an instrument used to monitor speed
stethoscope a medical instrument for listening to the action of someone's heart or breathing
etymology the study of the origin of words and the way in which their meanings have changed throughout history.
diameter a straight line passing from side to side through the center of a circle
telescope an optical instrument designed to make distant objects appear nearer
geology the science that deals with the earth's physical structure
barometer an instrument measuring atmospheric pressure, used especially in forecasting the weather and determining altitude.
horoscope a forecast of a person's future, typically including a delineation of character and circumstances, based on the relative positions of the stars and planets at the time of that person's birth.
millimeter one thousandth of a meter
geode a small cavity in rock lined with crystals or other mineral matter.
kilometer a metric unit of measurement equal to 1,000 meters
geometry the branch of mathematics concerned with the properties and relations of points, lines, surfaces, solids
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