Word Study #8 trans, astro, over

Front

What is the science of the stars called?

Back

Astronomy

Front

Who is a person that studies the stars?

Back

Astronomer

Front

What term describes a person who often changes location?

Back

Transient

Front

What is the process of changing words across languages called?

Back

Translate

Front

What is the study of the movement of stars known as?

Back

Astrophysics

Front

What is the prefix that means 'across' or 'beyond'?

Back

Trans-

Front

What does the prefix 'astro-' refer to?

Back

Stars or celestial bodies

Front

What is the term for a temporary resident or someone who moves frequently?

Back

Transient

Front

What is the main focus of astrophysics?

Back

The physical properties and behavior of celestial bodies and the universe.

Front

What is the difference between astronomy and astrophysics?

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Astronomy is the study of celestial objects, while astrophysics focuses on the physics of those objects.