geo

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geo
earth
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geode
ge - ode
(Noun) A globe-shaped hollow stone having a
cavity lined with inward-growing crystals.
We cracked open the rock to find it was a geode
inside there were beautiful purple crystals.
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geography
ge-og-ra-phy
(Noun) The science that deals with the surface of
the earth and its physical features, climates,
vegetation, and population distribution.
We studied the geography of the United States in
fifth grade Social Studies.
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geology
ge-ol-o-gy
(Noun) The study of the earth, including its
origin, structure, composition, and history.
After studying geology, I understand how the
glaciers shaped this region of the United
States.
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geometry
ge-om-e-try
(Noun) The branch of mathematics that deals with
the properties of figures in space.
We studied geometry with Ms. Cohen and learned
how to figure out the area of a circle.
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geothermal
ge-o-ther-mal
(Adjective) Relating to the earths internal heat.
The geothermal pressure was so intense the geyser
began to spout steaming water.
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geologist
ge-ol-o-gist
(Noun) A scientist who studies the history of the
earth and its life, especially as recorded in
rocks.
My husband knows a lot about the earth because he
is a hydrogeologist.
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geologist geode geography
geothermal geometry geology
Test Yourself!
1. A globe-shaped hollow stone having a cavity
lined with inward-growing crystals
_________________. 2. A scientist who studies
the history of the earth and its life, especially
as recorded in rocks ______________________. 3.
The science that deals with the surface of the
earth and its physical features, climates,
vegetation, and population distribution
________________________. 4. Relating to the
earths internal heat ______________________. 5.
The branch of mathematics that deals with the
properties of figures in space
_______________________. 6. The study of the
earth, including its origin, structure,
composition, and history _______________________
____.
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graph
to write
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calligraphy
cal-lig-ra-phy
(Noun) The art of fine handwriting.
I studied calligraphy at Rockland Center for the
Arts I had to purchase special pens and paper.
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graphic
graph-ic
(Adjective)Relating to writing, drawing, or
painting vivid or lifelike.
My sister-in-law is a graphic artist she designs
the covers of textbooks.
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graphite
graph-ite
(Noun) A soft, black, greasy-feeling form of
carbon, used in pencils and as a lubricant.
The locksmith used graphite to lubricate the
rusty lock.
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mimeograph
mim-e-o-graph
(Noun) A duplicating machine that uses a type of
stencil to reproduce written material.
The teachers in my elementary school used a
mimeograph, a kind of duplicating machine, to
make handouts for students.
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seismograph
seis-mo-graph
(Noun) An instrument that records earthquake
vibrations.
The scientists used a seismograph to understand
the epicenter and scope of the earthquake.
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stenographer
ste-nog-ra-pher
(Noun) A person who specializes in taking
dictation by shorthand.
A court stenographer took down the witnesss
testimony with speed and accuracy.
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Test Yourself!
stenographer seismograph mimeograph
graphite graphic calligraphy
1. A duplicating machine that uses a type of
stencil to reproduce written material
___________________. 2. A soft, black,
greasy-feeling form of carbon, used in pencils
and as a lubricant _______________. 3. An
instrument that records earthquake vibrations
_______________. 4. Relating to writing, drawing,
or painting vivid or lifelike
___________________. 5. A person who specializes
in taking dictation by shorthand
____________________. 6. The art of fine
handwriting ______________________.