Vocabulary Flashcard: - graph

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What is another name for a record player?

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Phonograph: A device used to play recorded music from vinyl records.

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What do you call a book about a person's life written by someone else?

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Biography: A detailed description of a person's life written by someone other than the subject.

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What is the name of the device that tells scientists when an earthquake has occurred?

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Seismograph: An instrument that measures and records the details of earthquakes.

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Which is a recording of images using light?

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Photograph: An image created by capturing light on a light-sensitive surface.

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A bow in your hair and the bow of a ship are called what type of words?

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Homographs: Words that are spelled the same but have different meanings.

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What is the meaning of 'autograph'?

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Autograph: A person's signature, often written by themselves.

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What is a 'bibliography'?

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Bibliography: A list of books and other sources used in research.

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What does 'geography' study?

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Geography: The study of the Earth's landscapes, environments, and the relationships between people and their environments.

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What is a 'phonograph'?

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Phonograph: An early sound-reproducing machine that used a cylinder or disc.

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What is the difference between 'homophones' and 'homographs'?

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Homophones: Words that sound the same but have different meanings; Homographs: Words that are spelled the same but have different meanings.