Greek and Latin Roots Quiz

What does the Greek root "photo" mean?

• Light

• Sound

• Water

• Earth

Which Latin root refers to writing?

• geo

• scrib/script

• therm

• aqua

The root "chron" is related to which concept?

• Fear

• Time

• Break

• Teach

What does the root "aqua" signify?

• Air

• Water

• Life

• Sound

Which root is associated with the concept of self?

• tele

• auto

• agri

• cycle

What is the meaning of the Greek root "meter"?

• speed

• distance

• measure

• temperature

Which instrument is used to measure temperature?

• speedometer

• diameter

• millimeter

• thermometer

What does the word "centimeter" refer to?

• A unit of measurement of speed

• An instrument that measures temperature

• A unit of measurement of length in the metric system, larger than a millimeter

• The total distance across a circle

What is a "diameter"?

• An instrument that measures speed

• The total distance across a circle

• A unit of measurement of length smaller than a centimeter

• An instrument to measure temperature

What does "speedometer" measure?

• Temperature

• Length

• Speed

• Distance across a circle