WORDS: THE POWER WITHIN

Lesson 17Science Matters

ECO

Ecocide Eco + cid (kill) Literal definition – kill the

environment Dictionary definition – (n) the

intentional destruction of the natural environment, such as with pollutants

The ecocide of the oceans will have a drastic impact on the world’s ecosystem.

ECO

Ecology Eco + logy (study of) Literal definition – the study of the

environment Dictionary definition – (n) the branch of

science that deals with the relationships between organisms and their environment

We studied the ecology of the rainforests during class and learned how destroying the rainforests affects climate.

ECO – HOUSE (ENVIRONMENT)

Economy Eco + nemein (to manage) Literal definition – to manage the environment Dictionary definition – (n) the wealth and

resources of a country or region, especially the production and consumption of goods and services; the careful management of resources

I wanted a car that had great fuel economy so that I could travel farther without having to stop for gas as often.

ERG

Energy En (inside, within) + erg Literal definition – work within Dictionary definition – (n) power in

action; the capacity for action; power derived from using chemical or physical resources to produce heat and light and to operate machines

Don’t use all your energy before the game; save some for the other team!

ERG

Ergonomic Erg + nemein (to manage) Literal definition – to manage work Dictionary definition – (adj) intended

or designed to provide the most comfort and to avoid causing pain or injury

The ergonomic design of the chair is the main reason I bought it.

ERG – WORK, POWER

Synergy Syn (together, with, same) + erg Literal definition – work together Dictionary definition – (n)

interactions as one group to accomplish together more than the individual parts could accomplish separately

The team’s synergy was evident as they passed and moved the ball with ease against the opposing team.

METER (METR)

Barometer Baro (pressure) + meter Literal definition – measure pressure Dictionary definition – (n) an

instrument for measuring air pressure that is frequently used by weather forecasters

The meteorologist used a barometer to determine whether or not it would rain the next day.

METER (METR)

Geometry Geo (earth) + meter Literal definition – measure earth Dictionary definition – (n) the branch

of mathematics that deals with the properties, measurements, and relationships of points, lines, angles, surfaces, and solids

We had a test in geometry today on measuring the surface area of a polygon.

METER (METR) - MEASURE

Meter Literal definition – measure Dictionary definition – (n) the basic

unit of length in the metric system equal to 100 centimeters or approximately 39.37 inches

The drill sergeant demanded one-meter spacing when lining up in formation.

PHOTO

Photograph Photo + graph (write, record) Literal definition – record light Dictionary definition – (n) a picture made by

using a camera in which an image is recorded on film or other light-sensitive material and later made visible by a chemical process; (v) to make a picture using a camera

Some people like to share their photographs online so that relatives and friends who live far away can see them.

PHOTO

Photosynthesis Photo + syn (together, with, same) + thesis

(place, put) + sis (process) Literal definition – process of putting together

light Dictionary definition – (n) the process by which

plants with chlorophyll (green leaves) make their own food by changing light energy into chemical energy

In science class, we learned how photosynthesis is an important part of the life cycle of plants.

PHOTO - LIGHT

Telephoto Tele (far, distant) + photo Literal definition – distant light Dictionary definition – (adj)

pertaining to a camera lens that can magnify the image of a distant object

The paparazzi use telephoto lenses to capture photographs of celebrities they can’t get close to.

THERMO

Thermometer Therm + meter (measure) Literal definition – measure heat Dictionary definition – (n) a device

for measuring and recording temperature

I bought a thermometer when I got sick so that I could check my temperature.

THERMO

Thermos Literal definition – heat Dictionary definition – (n) a container

that keeps a liquid either hot or cold My lunch box came with a thermos I

could use for soup.

THERMO - HEAT

Thermosphere Therm + sphere (ball) Literal definition – ball of heat Dictionary definition – (n) the

uppermost region of Earth’s atmosphere where the temperature increases rapidly

The heat shields on the rocket protected it when it entered the thermosphere during take off.