Math Root Words Pre-Test

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What does the word 'tetra' mean?

Back

Tetra means 4.

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What shapes are used in Tetris?

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All the shapes in Tetris are made up of 4 squares arranged in different ways.

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What does 'perimeter' mean?

Back

Peri = 'around' and meter = 'measure', so you measure around a shape.

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What does the root word 'cent' mean?

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Cent means 100.

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How many centimeters are in a meter?

Back

There are 100 centimeters in a meter.

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How many years are in a century?

Back

There are 100 years in a century.

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What is the Roman numeral for 13?

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XIII.

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What is the sum of XX + XX in Roman numerals?

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XL.

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What does 'meter' mean in the context of perimeter?

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Meter means 'measure'.

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What is an example of a word that uses the root 'cent'?

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Centipede.