Just Add Water (Affixes: hydr, aqua/aqu, mar/mer)

Greek & Latin Affixes

Just Add Water

Multiple Choice

What does the affix hydr- mean?

• Earth

• Wind

• Fire

• Water

Multiple Choice

Is hydr- a Greek or Latin affix?

• Latin

• Greek

Multiple Choice

What is the definition of aqueduct?

• a glass tank or bowl in which fish or other aquatic animals live

• liking or taking place in water

• a channel that has been built to carry water over long distances

• an underground layer of rock that water continually moves through

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What is the affix that means water in aquifer?

Open Ended

Write another word you know that uses the affix mar-/mer-...