Vocabulary Classical Roots Book 5 Lesson 5

What does the root "aqua" in the word "aquarium" mean?

• Land

• Air

• Water

• Light

Which word means "under the land" based on its root?

• Aquaculture

• Subterranean

• Terrace

• Aquamarine

What is the meaning of the root "terr" in the word "territory"?

• Water

• Land

• Sky

• Plant

Which of the following is NOT a correct match of the word to its root meaning?

• Aquaculture - farming water creatures

• Aquamarine - color of sea water

• Terrace - under the land

• Subterranean - under the land

What does "aquatic" mean?

• Related to the air

• Living in or having to do with water

• Growing on land

• Involving the sky

What does the word "aquamarine" mean?

• A type of precious stone

• A bluish-green color

• A method of water filtration

• A kind of sea creature

What is aquaculture?

• The study of water ecosystems

• The science of studying fish

• The science of raising plants and animals in water

• The process of purifying sea water

What does the root "TERR" in the word "terrestrial" refer to?

• Water

• Air

• Land

• Light

What is the Mediterranean Sea known for historically?

• Being a major trade route in ancient times

• Being the center of civilization during the Roman Empire

• Being the largest sea in the world

• Being isolated from other bodies of water

What does "subterranean" mean?

• Related to the sky

• Under the earth

• Involving water

• On the surface