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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| geography | The study of Earth’s land, water, people, and places. |
| geology | The study of rocks, soil, and how the Earth changes. |
| geothermal | Heat that comes from inside the Earth. |
| geode | A rock that looks plain outside but has crystals inside. |
| geometry | The study of shapes, lines, angles, and space. |
| thermal | Related to heat. |
| thermometer | A tool used to measure temperature (how hot or cold something is). |
| thermostat | A device that controls the temperature in a place, like a house. |
| thermos | A container that keeps drinks hot or cold. |
| telescope | A tool used to see things far away, like stars and planets. |
| periscope | A tool used to see over or around things, often used in submarines. |
| stethoscope | A tool doctors use to listen to your heart and lungs. |
| microscope | A tool used to see very tiny things that are too small to see with your eyes. |
| horoscope | A prediction about your future based on the stars and your birth date. |
| perimeter | The distance around the outside of a shape. |
| barometer | A tool used to measure air pressure, often to predict weather. |
| millimeter | A very small unit of length (1/1000 of a meter). |
| kilometer | A unit of length equal to 1,000 meters, used to measure long distances. |
| diameter | The distance across a circle through the center. |
| speedometer | A tool in a vehicle that shows how fast it is going. |
| mythology | The study of myths or traditional stories from a culture. |
| ecology | The study of how living things interact with each other and their environment. |
| zoology | The study of animals. |
| etymology | The study of the origin and history of words. |