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(Noun) A globe-shaped hollow stone having a cavity lined with inward-growing crystals. We cracked open the rock to find it was a geode; inside there were beautiful purple crystals.

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(Noun) The science that deals with the surface of the earth and its physical features, climates, vegetation, and population distribution. We studied the geography of the United States in fifth grade Social Studies.

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(Noun) The study of the earth, including its origin, structure, composition, and history. After studying geology, I understand how the glaciers “shaped” this region of the United States.

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(Noun) The branch of mathematics that deals with the properties of figures in space. We studied geometry with Ms. Cohen and learned how to figure out the area of a circle.

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(Adjective) Relating to the earth’s internal heat. The geothermal pressure was so intense the geyser began to spout steaming water.

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(Noun) A scientist who studies the history of the earth and its life, especially as recorded in rocks. My husband knows a lot about the earth because he is a hydrogeologist.

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geologist geode geography geothermal geometry geology 1. A globe-shaped hollow stone having a cavity lined with inward-growing crystals: _________________. 2. A scientist who studies the history of the earth and its life, especially as recorded in rocks: ______________________. 3. The science that deals with the surface of the earth and its physical features, climates, vegetation, and population distribution: ________________________. 4. Relating to the earth’s internal heat: ______________________. 5. The branch of mathematics that deals with the properties of figures in space: _______________________. 6. The study of the earth, including its origin, structure, composition, and history: ___________________________.

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(Noun) The art of fine handwriting. I studied calligraphy at Rockland Center for the Arts; I had to purchase special pens and paper.

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(Adjective)Relating to writing, drawing, or painting; vivid or lifelike. My sister-in-law is a graphic artist; she designs the covers of textbooks.

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(Noun) A soft, black, greasy-feeling form of carbon, used in pencils and as a lubricant. The locksmith used graphite to lubricate the rusty lock.

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(Noun) A duplicating machine that uses a type of stencil to reproduce written material. The teachers in my elementary school used a mimeograph, a kind of duplicating machine, to make handouts for students.

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The scientists used a seismograph to understand the epicenter and scope of the earthquake. (Noun) An instrument that records earthquake vibrations.

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(Noun) A person who specializes in taking dictation by shorthand. A court stenographer took down the witness’s testimony with speed and accuracy.

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stenographer seismograph mimeograph graphite graphic calligraphy 1. A duplicating machine that uses a type of stencil to reproduce written material: ___________________. 2. A soft, black, greasy-feeling form of carbon, used in pencils and as a lubricant: _______________. 3. An instrument that records earthquake vibrations: _______________. 4. Relating to writing, drawing, or painting; vivid or lifelike: ___________________. 5. A person who specializes in taking dictation by shorthand: ____________________. 6. The art of fine handwriting: ______________________.