Greek and Latin Roots Flashcard

Front

What does the Greek root "photo" mean?

Back

Light

Front

Which Latin root refers to writing? Options: geo, scrib/script, therm, aqua

Back

scrib/script

Front

The root "chron" is related to which concept?

Back

Time

Front

What does the root "aqua" signify?

Back

Water

Front

Which root is associated with the concept of self? Options: tele, auto, agri, cycle

Back

auto

Front

What is the meaning of the Greek root "meter"?

Back

measure

Front

Which instrument is used to measure temperature?

Back

thermometer

Front

What does the word "centimeter" refer to?

Back

A unit of measurement of length in the metric system, larger than a millimeter.

Front

What is a "diameter"?

Back

The total distance across a circle

Front

What does "speedometer" measure?

Back

Speed