Greek Roots Vocabulary #4

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What is the science concerned with the nature of matter and energy?

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Physics is the science that studies matter, energy, and their interactions.

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What is the science of sound called?

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Phonics is the study of sounds in language.

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What process do plants use to harness energy from sunlight?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which plants convert sunlight into chemical energy.

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What term describes the belief in more than one god?

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Polytheism is the belief in multiple gods.

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What is the process of producing images by the action of radiant energy on a sensitive surface?

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Photography is the process of capturing images using light.

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What is the term for the study of light and its properties?

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Optics is the branch of physics that studies light.

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What is the term for a substance that speeds up a chemical reaction?

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A catalyst is a substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction.

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What is the term for the smallest unit of an element?

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An atom is the smallest unit of an element.

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What is the term for the force that attracts objects toward each other?

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Gravity is the force that pulls objects toward one another.

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What is the term for the change of state from liquid to gas?

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Evaporation is the process of a liquid turning into a gas.