Word Work Week 1: root: aqua, prefix: de-

What does the prefix "aqua-" mean?

• Earth

• Water

• Fire

• Air

Which word means "to remove water"?

• Aquatic

• Dehydrate

• Hydrate

• Aqueduct

What does the prefix "de-" mean in the word "decompose"?

• Together

• Apart

• Over

• Under

Which of the following words means "related to water"?

• Aquatic

• Decompose

• Aquifer

• Decrease

What does the word "aquarium" refer to?

• A place for birds

• A place for plants

• A place for water animals

• A place for insects

Which word means "to take water out of"?

• Aqueduct

• Dehydrate

• Hydrate

• Aquatic

What does the word "aquifer" refer to?

• A water pipe

• A water tank

• A water-bearing rock

• A water plant

Which word means "to reduce in size or amount"?

• Decrease

• Increase

• Aquatic

• Hydrate

What does the word "decompose" mean?

• To build up

• To break down

• To combine

• To hydrate

Which word means "a channel for carrying water"?

• Aquatic

• Decrease

• Aqueduct

• Decompose