Word Work #7

Question 1

Geography

Answer 1

The study of the Earth’s physical features, environment, and human interactions with them.

Question 2

The scientific study of the Earth’s structure, composition, and processes, including rocks and minerals.

Answer 2

Geology

Question 3

Geometry

Answer 3

A branch of mathematics dealing with shapes, sizes, and properties of space; originally focused on measuring the Earth.

Question 4

Relating to the heat produced within the Earth.

Answer 4

Geothermal

Question 5

Geopolitics

Answer 5

The study of the effects of geography on international politics and relations.

Question 6

Having the Earth as the center, often used in reference to early models of the universe.

Answer 6

Geocentric

Question 7

Geode

Answer 7

A rock containing a hollow cavity lined with crystals, formed naturally in the Earth.

Question 8

The study of the physical processes and properties of the Earth, such as magnetism and seismic activity.

Answer 8

Geophysics

Question 9

Geomorphology

Answer 9

The scientific study of the Earth’s surface features and the processes that shape them.

Question 10

The growth or movement of plants in response to gravity, typically roots growing downward toward the Earth.

Answer 10

Geotropism

Question 11

γῆ (Greek language)

Answer 11

Earth (In Greek)