As we go through these slides, try to think what the root words geo and terr might mean.

(noun) the study of rocks and minerals from the earth: science that deals with earth’s history recorded in rocks

Geology includes the study of rocks, crystals, mountains, earthquakes, volcanoes, rivers, glaciers, landslides, floods, and many other subjects.

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http://www.freewebs.com/greenbayaf/rockcyc.jpg

http://bama.ua.edu/~alaarch/Images/geologist.jpg

A geologist studies how the earth has changed over time and the effects of these changes on earth’s history and its future.

(noun) mathematics of shapes: the branch of mathematics that is concerned with the properties and relationships of points, lines, angles, curves, surfaces, and solids; literally, means “earth measurement”

Geometry students learn formulas for calculating the radius, diameter, and circumference of a circle.

http://home.blarg.net/~math/CIRCLE2.GIF

In geometry class we are learning the names of many shapes such as the sphere, cone, and pyramid.

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(noun) study of Earth's physical features: the study of all the physical features of the Earth's surface, including its climate and the distribution of plant, animal, and human life

Geography deals with the location of living and nonliving things on earth and the way they affect one another.

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G E O G R A P H Y

(adjective) having the earth as its center: describes the solar system when it is regarded as having the Earth as its center

geocentric

Ancient astronomer, Ptolemy’s geocentric belief was that the planets, sun, moon and stars all revolved around earth.Later astronomers, such as Copernicus, proved this earth-centered theory incorrect.

http://amazing-space.stsci.edu/resources/explorations/groundup/lesson/basics/g37/graphics/g37_ptolemy.gif

completely incorrect

(noun) a hollow (earth-shaped) rock with crystals: a roughly spherical rock mass containing a cavity lined or filled with crystals that have grown unimpeded and so are frequently perfectly formed

geode

From the outside, a geode looks like an ordinary rock, but when you break one open you discover beautiful crystals.

http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~iadesmoi/Toomstone/Augusta/geode.jpg

http://www.ggl.ulaval.ca/personnel/bourque/s2/geode.jpg

These rocks were once hollow. As minerals seeped into the hollow space, crystals formed.

terrace(noun) 1 a platform extending outdoors from a floor or on the roof of a house or apartment building2: one of a group of horizontal ridges made in a hillsideto conserve moisture and prevent loss of soil, or earth, for agriculture

This family’s terrace has a roof, providing protection from the rain or hot sun.

http://g.astrology.com/course/feng_shui/FS-033.jpg

http://www.frenchentree.com/france-lot-quercy-test/images/terrace.JPG

Farmers in hilly regions sometimes cut flat areas, called terraces, into the side of a hill for farming.

http://www.vancouver-canadarealestate.com/images/Lumen-Granville-homes1.jpg

rooftop terrace

The terraces of Machu-Picchu in Peru are incredible!

(adjective) 1. underground: being, lying, or operating under the surface of the earth2. secret: existing or carried on in secret

A subterranean world of drug use exists in most large cities.

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A subway system is a series of trains traveling through subterranean tunnels below a city.

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subterranean

interment(noun) burial: the burial of a corpse (dead body) into the earth, usually accompanied by a funeral ceremony

After the funeral, family and friends are invited to the cemetery for the interment.The body was interred (buried) at Evergreen Cemetery.

http://www.groovygreen.com/groove/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/buria.jpg

http://www.photopia.tyo.ca/photos/muslim-funeral-burial-janaza-in-ramadan-at-york-cemetery-north-york-monday-29-Ramadan-1429-september-29-2008.jpg

terrain(noun) the surface features of an area of land, especially for crossing it or using it for military purposes

The rugged Afghan terrain often provides a challenge for both combat and transportation of supplies.

http://publicmediatexas.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/800px-US_Army_Afghanistan_2006.jpg Mountain goats are able to balance themselves as they walk along mountainous terrain.

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territory(noun) 1 a : a geographic area of land belonging to or under the control of a government b : a part of the U.S. not included within any state but having a separate governing body2 a : an assigned area <a sales representative's territoryb : an area that is occupied and defended by an animal or group of animals

Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, The Virgin Islands, and The Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas are all US territories.

http://nersp.nerdc.ufl.edu/~malavet/seminar/territoriesmap.JPG Two million years ago, the territory of the Giant panda was only in South and East China, Burma and parts of South Vietnam.

http://www.dreams-travel.com/pic/2009/panda_distribution_01.jpg

http://www.biojobblog.com/giant-panda-china-big(1).jpg

Simba is defending his territory!

What do you think the root words geo and terr mean?