Practice Quiz on Greek Root 'Hydr'

What does the Greek root "Hydr" mean?

• Heat

• Water

• Light

• Air

What is the meaning of "hydrate" as a verb?

• To remove water from

• To absorb heat

• To absorb water or other liquid

• To generate electricity from water

What does "hydrant" refer to?

• A type of water animal

• A light, fast boat

• A pipe where water may be drawn

• A fear of water

What is "hydraulics" the study of?

• The study of water animals

• The study of water in motion and its applications in engineering

• The study of water plants

• The study of water diseases

What does "dehydrate" mean?

• To generate electricity from water

• To absorb water

• To fear water

• To remove water from; to lose water

What is a "hydrangea"?

• A colorless, odorless gas

• A type of flowering plant that requires a good amount of water

• A study of water diseases

• A fear of water

What is a "hydroplane"?

• A type of water animal

• A type of water disease

• A light, fast boat designed to skim over water

• A pipe where water may be drawn

What is "hydrophobia"?

• A type of flowering plant

• An irrational fear of water

• A colorless, odorless gas

• Electricity generated from water

What is "hydrogen"?

• A type of flowering plant

• A light, fast boat

• A colorless, odorless gas that is the lightest chemical element

• A study of water in motion

What is "hydropower"?

• A fear of water

• A type of flowering plant

• Electricity generated from the energy of moving water

• A study of water diseases