Unveiling the Roots of Earth and Land Terminology

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Delve into the roots of "terr," "terra," and "geo" which signify the concepts of earth and land. Explore words like Mediterranean, subterranean, and geographer that are derived from these roots, along with their meanings. Discover how these terms are interconnected with geography, geology, terraces, and more.


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  1. Word List; terr, terra, geo = land; earth

  2. What are the roots that mean earth or land?

  3. the roots terr, terra, and geo

  4. What is the word that describes an area that is completely surrounded by land?

  5. mediterranean

  6. What is the word that names things that are under earth?

  7. subterranean

  8. What is the word that identifies a type of pottery that is reddish brown without any glazing?

  9. terra cotta

  10. What is the word that names a person who studies the earth?

  11. geographer

  12. What is the word that names a branch of science that involves studying the earth, particularly the rocks and the earth s crust?

  13. geology

  14. What is the word that identifies raised, flat mounds of dirt that look like stair steps made out of soil with sides that slope down?

  15. terraces

  16. What is the word that identifies what you would want to study if you are interested in where things are located on planet Earth such as the countries, towns, lakes, and oceans?

  17. geography

  18. What is the word that names an area or region of land?

  19. What is the word that describes anything that is from another planet or literally out of this world ?

  20. extraterrestrial

  21. What is the word that identifies a particular type of stone that has beautiful crystals hidden inside of it?

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