English note 2 (11)
geo-開頭,表示與地面有關
1. geography \ˋdʒɪˋɑgrəfɪ \ (n.)
DEF: Study of Earth’s physical features.
EXM: Housing development is limited by the geography of the
valley.
2. geoscience \ ͵dʒioˋsaɪəns \ (n.)
DEF: A science that deals with Earth, geology or geophysics.
EXM: I am a geoscience major in my fourth year.
3. geomagnetic \ ͵dʒiomægˋnɛtɪk \ (adj.)
DEF: Relating to the magnetic properties of the Earth, or the study
of them.
EXM: A geomagnetic excursion, like a geomagnetic reversal, is a
significant change in the Earth's magnetic field.
4. geothermal \ ͵dʒioˋθɝm! \ (adj.)
DEF: Relating to heat at center of Earth.
EXM: With often spectacular geothermal and volcanic activity, it is
no surprise that New Zealand is so attractive to visitors from
other countries.
5. geocide \ˋdʒɛɑ͵saɪd \ (n.)
DEF: Term used to describe a situation what Earth end.
EXM: Did you hear that TV commentator committed geocide last
night?
