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Word List: terr, terra, geo = land; earth* Spelling and Vocabulary Application Quiz: __________
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extraterrestrial (adj) *
out of this world; above andbeyond what is found on planet Earth
geode(n) *
a hollow stone found on the earth that is lined on the inside with crystals
geographer (n) *
person who studies the region of the earth, including climates/natural resources
geography (n)
science of the earth dealing with the regions or places on the planet’s surface
geology (n)
the study of the earth, specifically rocks and the planet’s crust
mediterranean (adj)
almost or completely surrounded by land
subterranean (adj) *
under the surface of the earth; underground
terra cotta (n) *
baked earth; hard, brownish-red pottery
terrace (n)
a raised, flat mound of earth (dirt) that looks like a platform with sloping sides
territory (n) *
an area, region, or piece of land
Word List: naut, naus, nav = relating to the sea, ships, or travelers
Spelling and Vocabulary Application Quiz: __________
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Argonaut (n)
person who took part in the California Gold Rush by traveling west in search of gold
from 1848-1849
astronaut (n) *
a person who is trained to travel into outer space
circumnavigate (v) *
to travel around the earth on water or in the air
cosmonaut (n)
a Soviet who is trained to travel into outer space
nauseous (adj)
affected with a feeling of sickness in the stomach that feels like sea sickness
nautical (adj)
related to sailing, sailors, or ships
navigable (adj)
wide or deep enough for ships to be able to pass through
navigate (v)
to steer or direct a ship or airplane
navigator (n) *
a person who is trained to plan the course of and drive a ship
navy (n) *
a fleet of ships; all the warships of a nation
Cumulative (terr, terra, geo, naut, naus, and nav) Spelling & Vocabulary Application TEST: _________