Life, light, love root words Flashcards

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a science that deals with things that are alive; such as plants and animals; the study of life

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biology

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capable of being slowly destroyed and broken down into very small parts by natural processes, bacteria, ect.

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biodegradable

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the story of a real person’s life written by someone other that that person

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biography

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the art, process, or job of taking pictures with a camera: named after the original process that used light to expose an image on a special paper

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photoagraphy

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the process by which a green plant turns water and carbon dioxide onto food when the plant is exposed to sunlight

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photosynthesis

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a tiny particle of light or electromagnetic radiation

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photon

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a US city founded by William Penn, a Quaker who believed in peace

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Philadelphia

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a wealthy person who gives money and time to help make life better for other people

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philanthropist

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the study of ideas about knowledge, truth the nature and meaning of life; your personal beliefs or opinions

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philosophy

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a person who loves or collects books

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bibliophile

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