Greek and Latin Root Words in Science

What is the meaning of the Greek root word 'bio'?

• life

• death

• love

• hate

Which Latin root word means 'to see'?

• vid

• aud

• scrib

• manu

What does the Greek root word 'geo' mean?

• earth or land

• fire

• sky

• water

Which Latin root word means 'heat'?

• pyro

• aqua

• geo

• therm

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-3

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

What is the meaning of the Greek root word 'hydro'?

• fire

• water

• earth

• air

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which Latin root word means 'time'?

• tempus

• tempora

• tempore

• tempestas

Tags

NGSS.1-ESS1-2

What does the Greek root word 'pyro' mean?

• earth

• wind

• fire

• water

Which Latin root word means 'to hear'?

• scrib

• aud

• manu

• vis

What is the meaning of the Greek root word 'aero'?

• earth

• water

• air or atmosphere

• fire

Which Latin root word means 'to look'?

• vis

• aud

• tang

• spect