life, light, and love vocab words Flashcards
a science that deals with things that are alive, such as plants and animals; the study of life
biology
capable of being slowly destroyed and broken down into very small parts by natural processes, bacteria, etc
biodegradable
the story of a real persons life written by someone other than that person
biography
the art, process, or job of taking pictures with a camera; named after the original process that used light to expose an image on special paper
photography
the process by which a green plant turns water and carbon dioxide into food when the plant is exposed to light
photosynthesis
a tiny particle of light or electromagnetic radiation
photon
a US city founded by William Penn, a Quaker who believed in peace
Philadelphia
a wealthy person who gives money and time to help make life better for other people
philanthropist
the study of ideas about knowledge, truth, the nature and meaning of life; your personal beliefs or opinions related to life
philosophy
a person who loves or collects books
bibliophile