Cred, Geo, Hydro, Logy, & Tain Quiz

Select the word that corresponds with the matching definition.

• able to be believed; convincing

• creditor

• a person or company to whom $ is owed

• creed

• a set of religious beliefs or principals

• credible

• "I've got unlimited credit"

• accreditation

• official recognition or approval

• credit

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

The Latin root cred means:

• to distrust

• to kinda sorta maybe believe

• to believe

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CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

Select the correct word that corresponds with the matching definition.

• The branch of math dealing with shapes

• Surgeon

• a medical practitioner that operates

• Geometry

• The study of the Earth & its features

• Geology

• a scientist who studies rocks & minerals

• Geochemist

• A bird of the Columbidae family

• Pigeons

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

The root word geo is derived from Greek and means:

• Earth
• Solar System

• Calculus

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CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

The root word hydro is derived from Greek and means:

• water

• earth

• air

• fire

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CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

Select the word that most closely corresponds with the definition.

• a fear of water

• hydrant

• a pipe with a valve and spout for water

• Hydrophobia

• to provide liquid or moisture

• Hydroelectric

• people who study water movement on Earth

• Hydrate

• an energy source derived from water

• Hydrologist

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

The root logy derived from Greek and means:

• It's all Greek to me!

• the study (of)

• to go towards, to move closer, become friendly with, engage

• to analyze a subject

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CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

Match the following words with the most appropriate definition for each:

• scientist who studies water

• biology

• study of living organisms

• hydrologist

• study of the earth

• geology

• study of human history and prehistory through excavation

• archeology

• professional who specializes in beauty treatments

• cosmetologist

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

The Latin root tain means:

• capture

• control

• let it go!

• hold

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

Select the correct word that corresponds with the matching definition.

• cause or enable to continue

• detain

• strengthen or support

• maintain

• keep (someone) from proceeding

• mountain

• have or hold within

• contain

• a landmass that projects conspicuously

• sustain

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CCSS.L.3.2F