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What does the prefix 'a-' mean?
no, not
What does the prefix 'ab-' or '-abs' mean?
away, from
What does the prefix 'anti-' mean?
against
What does the prefix 'bi-' mean?
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What does the prefix 'circum-' mean?
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What does the prefix 'com-' or 'con-' mean?
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What does the prefix 'contra-' or 'counter-' mean?
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What does the prefix 'de-' mean?
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What does the prefix 'deca-' mean?
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What does the prefix 'extra-' mean?
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What does the prefix 'fore-' mean?
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What does the prefix 'geo-' mean?
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What does the prefix 'hyper-' mean?
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What does the prefix 'il-' mean?
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What does the prefix 'mal-' or 'male-' mean?
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What does the prefix 'multi-' mean?
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What does the prefix 'ob-' mean?
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What does the prefix 'omni-' mean?
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What does the prefix 'out-' mean?
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What does the prefix 'que-', 'quer-', or 'ques-' mean?
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What does the prefix 're-' mean?
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What does the prefix 'semi-' mean?
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What does the prefix 'super-' mean?
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What does the prefix 'tele-' mean?
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What does the prefix 'trans-' mean?
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What does the prefix 'un-' mean?
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The suffix '-able' or '-ible' means ____.
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The suffix '-age' means ____.
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The suffix '-al' means ____.
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The suffix '-ance' or '-ence' means ____.
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The suffix '-ation' means ____.
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The suffix '-en' means ____.
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The suffix '-ful' means ____.
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The suffix '-ic' means ____.
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The suffix '-ical' means ____.
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The suffix '-ion' means ____.
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The suffix '-ish' means ____.
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The suffix '-ity' means ____.
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The suffix '-less' means ____.
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The suffix '-let' means ____.
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The suffix '-ly' means ____.
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The suffix '-ment' means ____.
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The suffix '-ness' means ____.
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The suffix '-or' or '-er' means ____.
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The suffix '-ous' means ____.
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What does the term 'anther' relate to?
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What does the term 'bibl' refer to?
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What does the term 'brev' mean?
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What does the term 'cede' or 'ceed' mean?
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What does the term 'chrom' mean?
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What does the term 'cogn' mean?
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What does the term 'dict' mean?
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What does the term 'liber' mean?
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What does the term 'path' or 'pathy' mean?
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What does the term 'scrib' or 'script' mean?
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What does the term 'tract' mean?
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How do you convert Celsius to Fahrenheit?
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How do you convert Fahrenheit to Celsius?
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How do you calculate temperature in Kelvin?
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What is the study of the stars and planets called?
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What is the study of Earth's physical structure called?
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What is the study of the atmosphere and weather processes called?
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What is the study of prehistoric life on Earth called?
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What is the study of organisms and their interaction with the environment called?
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What is the branch of zoology that deals with fish called?
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What is the study of human history through material remains called?
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List the classification system from top-down.
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What kingdom consists of one-celled prokaryotes?
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What kingdom consists of one-celled eukaryotes not classified as plants, animals, or fungi?
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What kingdom consists of eukaryotic unicellular and multicellular organisms, like mushrooms?
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What occurs when the moon moves into the Earth's shadow?
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What occurs when Earth moves in the moon's shadow?
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What is the atomic number of hydrogen?
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What is the atomic number of helium?
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What is the atomic number of nitrogen?
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Study Notes
Prefixes and Suffixes
- a-: Indicates negation or absence (no, not).
- ab- / -abs: Signifies movement away from something.
- anti-: Expresses opposition or resistance (against).
- bi-: Denotes the number two.
- circum-: Implies surrounding or encircling.
- com- / con-: Means with or together.
- contra- / counter-: Indicates opposition (against).
- de-: Indicates removal or separation (away from).
- deca-: Symbolizes the number ten.
- extra-: Refers to something outside or beyond.
- fore-: Indicates position in front of another.
- geo-: Relates to Earth.
- hyper-: Indicates excess or above normal.
- il-: Indicates negation (not).
- mal- / male-: Suggests something evil or bad.
- multi-: Conveys the idea of many.
- ob-: Refers to blockage or obstruction.
- omni-: Means all or everywhere.
- out-: Denotes external presence.
- que- / quer- / ques-: Pertains to questions or queries (ask).
- re-: Indicates repetition (back, again).
- semi-: Refers to half.
- super-: Suggests over or beyond normal limits.
- tele-: Means far away.
- trans-: Signifies movement across.
- un-: Indicates negation (not).
Common Suffixes
- -able / -ible: Indicates capability or suitability (capable of).
- -age: Refers to the act or process (act of).
- -al: Pertains to relating to something.
- -ance / -ence: Indicates an instance of an action.
- -ation: Refers to an action or process.
- -en: Signifies material composition (made from).
- -ful: Indicates fullness or abundance (full of).
- -ic: Relates to or is characteristic of.
- -ical: Possesses a specific quality.
- -ion: Denotes result or act of something.
- -ish: Signifies resemblance.
- -ism: Indicates a condition or manner of something.
- -ist: Refers to someone who practices or specializes in a field.
- -ity: Indicates quality or state of being.
- -less: Signifies absence of something.
- -let: Denotes a smaller version of something.
- -ly: Indicates manner or characteristics (like).
- -ment: Refers to an act or process.
- -ness: Signifies a state of being or quality.
- -or / -er: Refers to someone who performs an action.
- -ous: Indicates a state or condition.
Scientific Disciplines
- Astronomy: Study of celestial bodies, including stars and planets.
- Geology: Examines Earth's physical structure and processes.
- Meteorology: Focus on atmospheric conditions and weather forecasting.
- Paleontology: Studies prehistoric life through fossils.
- Agriculture: Science/practice of farming and animal husbandry.
- Botany: Study of plants.
- Ecology: Studies interactions within environments and organisms.
- Entomology: Focuses on the study of insects.
- Genetics: Examines heredity and inherited traits.
- Ichthyology: A branch of zoology concerning fish.
- Archaeology: Investigates human history via material remains.
- Genealogy: Studies family lineage and history.
Classification System
- Biological classification hierarchy: Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species.
Kingdoms of Life
- Monera: Kingdom of unicellular prokaryotes (bacteria).
- Protists: Unicellular eukaryotes not classified as plants, animals, or fungi.
- Fungi: Kingdom of eukaryotic organisms, includes yeast and mushrooms.
Eclipses
- Lunar eclipse: Occurs when the moon passes into Earth's shadow.
- Solar eclipse: Happens when Earth moves into the moon's shadow.
Temperature Conversions
- Celsius to Fahrenheit: ( F = \frac{9}{5}C + 32 ).
- Fahrenheit to Celsius: ( C = \frac{5}{9}(F - 32) ).
- Kelvin calculation: ( K = 273.15 + C ).
Atomic Numbers
- Important atomic numbers include:
- Hydrogen: Atomic number 1.
- Helium: Atomic number 2.
- Carbon: Atomic number 6.
- Nitrogen: Atomic number 7.
- Oxygen: Atomic number 8.
- Sodium: Atomic number 11.
- Iron: Atomic number 26.
- Copper: Atomic number 29.
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