Unit 3: Part 2

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  1. photosynthesis
    formation of compounds in plants aided by radiant energy
    The sun helps plants, including those in the ocean, make food. This is called photosynthesis.
  2. chlorophyll
    any of green pigments found in photosynthetic organisms
    Chlorophyll in plants changes the sun's energy into food.
  3. nutrient
    any substance used by plants to synthesize organic compounds
    These ocean plants get their nutrients from the water.
  4. microscope
    magnifier of the image of small objects
    Use a microscope to magnify tiny things so that you can see them.
  5. magnify
    make large
    Use a microscope to magnify tiny things so that you can see them.
  6. classify
    assign to a category or kind
    When you classify things, you put them into groups based on their similarities.
  7. investigate
    look into scientifically
    When you investigate something, you try to find out more about it.
  8. observe
    watch attentively
    Observe means to watch someone or something closely. The hikers observe birds in the tree.
  9. propose
    present for consideration, examination, or criticism
    Propose means to suggest something, such as an idea or plan. He proposes the blue one.
  10. specialize
    become more focused on an area of activity or field of study
    To specialize is to learn or know a lot about one thing. He specializes in fixing bicycles.
  11. detail
    a small part considered separately from the whole
    What is the main idea of the picture? Look for details to support your main idea.
  12. interview
    the questioning of a person, often conducted by journalists
    An interview gives information and opinions. In an interview, one person asks questions and another person answers them.
  13. chart
    a visual display of data or information
    Charts and tables are used to organize information. A chart may take the form of a table, graph, diagram, or picture.
  14. table
    a set of data arranged in rows and columns
    A table is a specific kind of chart that shows facts and figures in rows and columns.
  15. suffix
    a linguistic element that is added at the end of the word
    Many English words end with a suffix, or a short word part. Many of these English suffixes came from Latin, Greek, or Old English. Sometimes knowing the meaning of the suffix can help you predict the meaning of the word.
  16. science
    a branch of study or knowledge involving the observation, investigation, and discovery of general laws or truths that can be tested systematically
    "Phyto-Power!" is a science article.
  17. article
    nonfictional prose forming a part of a publication
    "Phyto-Power!" is a science article.
Created on Tue Oct 19 15:54:42 EDT 2021 (updated Tue Oct 26 13:51:51 EDT 2021)

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