Terra Root Practice

Match.

• terrier

• a glass case for smaller land animals such as reptiles, insects, or amphibians

• subterranean

• out of this world; above and beyond what is found on planet Earth

• territory

• existing under the earth’s surface

• extra

  terrestrial

• a small dog breed originally used for turning out foxes and other burrowing animals from their lairs

• terrarium

• land owned by a person or nation

Match the following

• terrain

• physical features of land

• terrace

• being protective of one’s land

• terra cotta

• a raised, flat mound of earth that looks like a platform with sloping sides

• territorial

• baked earth; hard, brownish-red pottery

Which of the following would NOT describe terrain?

• cold

• hilly

• flat

• rocky

All of the following belong in a terrarium except

• water

• plants

• dirt

• rocks

What was the purpose of terriers many years ago?

• helping on the farm

• working as guide dogs

• luring burrowing animals out of their dens

• defending foxes

What might a territorial animal do?

• beg

• roll over

• growl

• hide

During football season, I saw a sign that said, "You're in Bears_____________________. "

On Earth, scientists who study earthquakes can detect __________________ rumblings by using multiple seismometers.

• subterranean

• territorial

• extraterrestrial

• territory

My parents say that I am ___________________; I won't let anyone near my room!

Some gangs mark their _______________ with graffiti.