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A scientist is digging up rocks and studying how mountains formed. What subject are they studying?
Geology
POV: Your plastic fork is still here hundreds of years later. What word describes a material that CAN break down naturally?
Biodegradable
The study of Earth, rocks, and landforms is called ________.
geology
Which word means the study of living things?
A. Geology B. Biology C. Astrology
B. Biology
What does the root 'geo' mean?
Earth
Someone is examining bacteria, plants, and animals to understand living things. What science is this?
Biology
POV: Your horoscope says you're going to have a terrible Monday. What is this based on?
Astrology
A ________ studies living organisms like plants and animals.
biologist
Which word describes an Earth-centered view?
A. Geocentric B. Geology C. Astronomy
A. Geocentric
What does the root 'bio' mean?
Life
A scientist is using a telescope to study distant galaxies. What science are they studying?
Astronomy
POV: Earth says, 'Excuse me, the whole universe revolves around ME!' What word describes an Earth-centered model?
Geocentric
The ________ model places Earth at the center.
Which word is a medicine used to treat bacterial infections?
A. Biologist B. Antibiotic C. Biodegradable
B. Antibiotic
What does the root 'astro' refer to?
Stars or space
A scientist is studying fossils and rock layers to learn about Earth's history. What type of scientist could this be?
Geologist
POV: Bacteria are causing trouble, and the doctor prescribes medicine to fight them. What's the medicine called?
Antibiotic
Some food scraps and paper products are ________ because they can break down naturally.
biodegradable
Which word refers to someone who studies Earth?
A. Geologist B. Biologist C. Astronomist
A. Geologist
What does the suffix '-logist' usually tell you about a person?
They study or specialize in a subject
Someone is studying how the human body works and how organisms survive. What type of scientist could they be?
Biologist
POV: Your friend thinks they're a space expert because they can name every planet. What type of scientist studies space?
Astronomist
The study of stars, planets, and galaxies is called ________.
astronomy
Which word describes the belief that celestial positions influence people's lives?
A. Astronomy B. Geology C. Astrology
C. Astrology
What does the prefix 'anti-' mean in antibiotic?
Against