Greek and Latin Roots Unit 1

What does the root word "hydr" mean?

• Fire

• Water

• Air

• Earth

Which of the following words means "to lose water or moisture; to become dry"?

• Hydrant

• Aquatic

• Dehydrate

• Aquifer

What is the meaning of the word "hydroelectric"?

• Related to the sea

• Related to electricity made from the energy of falling water

• A channel built to carry water over long distances

• An underground layer of rock that water moves through

What is a "hydrant" used for?

• Generating electricity

• Carrying water over long distances

• Drawing water from a main pipe, especially for fighting fires

• Storing fish or other aquatic animals

Which word describes something that is "living or taking place in water"?

• Aqueduct

• Aquatic

• Maritime

• Marine

What is an "aqueduct"?

• A glass tank for fish

• A small harbor for boats

• A channel built to carry water over long distances

• An underground layer of rock that water moves through

What is an "aquarium"?

• A channel built to carry water

• A glass tank or bowl for fish or other aquatic animals

• An underground layer of rock that water moves through

• A small harbor for boats

What does the word "aquifer" refer to?

• A small harbor for boats

• A channel built to carry water

• An underground layer of rock that water moves through

• A glass tank for fish

Which word means "related to the sea; existing in or produced by the sea"?

• Hydroelectric

• Aquatic

• Maritime

• Marine

What is a "marina"?

• A small harbor where small boats can dock

• A channel built to carry water

• An underground layer of rock that water moves through

• A glass tank for fish