Layers off Earth Earth and Space Scientists create many words when they discover new phenomena, species of animals and plants, and scientific processes. It can all seem very confusing and complicated. To learn the language of science, it helps to know about prefixes and suffixes. Prefixes are at the beginning of words while suffixes are at the end of words. These word parts typically come from the Latin or Greek languages and have been used by scientists for hundreds of years. Below you will find a list of prefixes and suffixes and their meanings. Use them to make the words asked for below. Don’t worry about the correct spelling at this time. Prefix Meaning Suffix Meaning Litho- Rock or stone -ology The study of Bio- Life -ography Written record Astheno- Weak -sphere Ball Geo- Earth -ologist Someone who studies Vulcan- Volcano 1.  Make a word that means the study of rocks. ________________________________________ 2.  Make a word that means the study of the earth. _____________________________________ 3.  Make a word that means a ball of rocks. ___________________________________________ 4.  Make a word that means a weak ball. _____________________________________________ 5.  Make a word that means the study of life. __________________________________________ 6.  Make a word that means the study of volcanoes. ____________________________________ 7.  Make a word that means someone who studies the earth. _____________________________ 8.  Make a word that means someone who studies rocks. ________________________________ 9.  Make a word that means ball of life. _______________________________________________ 10. Make a word that means a record within rocks. ______________________________________ 1