Word Roots, Lesson 1 Quiz

What is a periscope used for?

• To see objects that are far away

• To look around for boats

• To measure temperature

• To view small objects

Which tool is used to view small objects?

• Telescope

• Microscope

• Periscope

• Thermometer

What does a telescope do?

• Views small objects

• Measures temperature

• Measures small distances

• Sees objects that are far away

What does the prefix 'peri-' mean?

• Distance, from afar

• Around, surrounding

• Small

• Heat

What is the meaning of the root 'scope'?

• Write

• Measure

• Sailor, ship

• Look at, view, examine

What does the prefix 'tele-' mean?

• Heat

• Height, top

• Earth, ground

• Distance, from afar

What is the meaning of the root 'meter'?

• Height, top

• Measure

• Write

• Star, heavens

What does an acrobat do?

• Studies the earth

• Walks on a high wire

• Explores space

• Measures temperature

What is an astronaut?

• A person who walks on a high wire

• A tool used to measure small distances

• A space explorer

• A tool used to view small objects

What does the root 'graphy' mean?

• Sailor, ship

• Write

• Measure

• Look at, view, examine