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Prefix Origins ‘geo’
Adding the prefix “geo” to a word applies the
meaning “to do with the earth”. The prefix originates from the
Greek word “geo” (earth).
Add the prefix “geo” then write the new words:
graphy
logy
thermal
Word Meanings
physics
metry
graphic
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Relating to or produced by the internal heat of the earth.
The study of the earth’s physical structure and its change over time.
The study of the earth, human activity and population.
The study of the physics of the earth.
Relating to the science of geography.
The study of shapes, sizes, patterns, and positions.
Geographical terms match
continents archipelago glacier ocean mountain valley island
What does a geologist do?
_______________: A large continuous area of earth.
_______________: A large natural raised part of the earth.
_______________: Salt water surrounding land masses.
_______________: Low land between hills or mountains.
_______________: A collection of islands.
What does a geographer do?
_______________: A thick mass of ice.
_______________: Land mass completely surrounded by water.
Geometrical terms - What is the mystery word?
__ngles
__easure
ob__use
__traight
acu__e
Use the missing letters to solve the mystery word:
perpend__cular
p__rallel
__orizontal
Mystery Word
Studyladder
__ircular
dia__eter
v__rtical