Greek and Latin Roots Unit 1

A trout is not considered a __________ species because it lives in freshwater steams, rivers, and lakes.

• marine

• aquatic

• hydrant

• maritime

It is important that we utilize alternative energy sources, such as __________ power in order to reduce the burning of fossil fuels.

• hydrant

• hydroelectric

• marine

• aqueduct

The scientists were studying a number of __________ plants to see if pollution from the nearby factory was affecting the pond.

• marine

• aqueduct

• aquatic

• hydrant

Because there wasn't an accessible __________ near the house, the firefighters were unable to save our home from the fire.

• hydroelectric

• hydrant

• marine

• aquatic

The severe drought left the local ___________ almost empty, which prevented the farmers from properly watering their crops.

• marina

• hydroelectric

• hydrant

• aqueduct

Choose an antonym for dehydrate.

• parch

• arid

• moisten

• rainforest

What might you hear if you were in a marina?

• barking dogs

• crying babies

• loud sirens

• screeching seagulls

Choose a synonym for maritime.

• oceanic

• terrestrial

• atmosphere

• vessels

Why might aquifers be important to humans?

• They provide a place for fun, like swimming and fishing.

• The rocks within them help to filter and clean flowing groundwater.

• They provide water and shelter to many desert animals.

• They took many years to build, and they bring water to large cities.

Aquarium: water :: vase: ______

• fish

• glass

• rocks

• flowers