10 Questions
Why do many science vocabulary terms become increasingly difficult to understand?
Because they are rooted in different languages like Greek and Latin
What is an example of a scientific term rooted in Latin?
Felis catus
In which subjects are gamma rays described?
Chemistry and physics
What does the text suggest may be necessary to understand scientific terminology?
Familiarity with the root, prefix, or suffixes of words and their meanings
What is the main reason why science becomes more difficult to understand as one studies scientific topics in greater detail?
Difficulty in making new connections among brain neurons due to complex terminology
What is the term for cellular death derived from Greek roots 'apo-' (separating) and '-ptosis' (falling off)?
Apoptosis
What does the root 'bios' in the word 'biology' mean?
Life
What is the meaning of the term 'hydrocephalus' based on its morphemes?
Fluid on the brain
Which style of learning involves learning best via hearing?
Auditory/verbal
What type of study style focuses on details?
Analytical
Study Notes
- The Greek Alphabet has influenced scientific terminology due to the Greek origins of many pioneering scientists and researchers.
- Many scientific terms have Greek or Latin origins because these languages were widely used during the time of scientific discoveries.
- Apoptosis is a term used to describe cellular death, derived from Greek roots "apo-" (separating) and "-ptosis" (falling off).
- Common science terms include: centrifugal, biology, hydrocephalus, photosynthesis, hydrogenation, ornithology, hypothesis, ecology, heterotroph, autotroph.
- Morphemes of common science terms: centrifugal (Latin: "centri-" (center), "-fugal" (to flee)), biology (Greek: "bios" (life), medical Latin: "-ology" (study)), hydrocephalus ("hydro-" (water), "-cephalus" (head), referring to fluid on the brain).
- Three main word parts: roots, prefixes, suffixes. For example, "sleep" (root), "un-" (prefix), "helpful" (suffix).
- Phagocytosis: Greek origin, "phago-" (to eat), "-cyt-" (cell), "-osis" (abnormal condition), meaning "to eat a cell in abnormal condition".
- Unique study styles: auditory/verbal (learn best via hearing), visual (need to see to understand), hands-on (learn by doing), and combination of styles.
- Individuals may have different learning styles and preferences, and approaches to learning can be holistic (considering the whole subject) or analytical (focusing on details).
Explore the reasons why scientific terminology can be challenging to comprehend, from complex pronunciation to the roots of words in various languages.
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