Word Study #8 trans, astro, over

Front

What is the study of the movement of celestial bodies, particularly stars?

Back

Astrophysics

Front

What is the scientific study of stars and other celestial objects?

Back

Astronomy

Front

What term describes a person who studies celestial bodies, especially stars?

Back

Astronomer

Front

What is the term for the phenomenon when a liquid flows over the edges of its container?

Back

Overflow

Front

What is the name for a structure that allows one road to pass over another?

Back

Overpass

Front

What prefix means 'across' or 'beyond'?

Back

Trans-

Front

What prefix is associated with stars and celestial bodies?

Back

Astro-

Front

What is the term for the scientific study of the universe and its contents?

Back

Cosmology

Front

What is the term for a bridge that carries a road or railway over another road?

Back

Overpass

Front

What is the term for the gravitational pull that celestial bodies exert on each other?

Back

Gravitation