Riddles of Greek Word Roots

I am the root that means "self," and I help describe things that operate independently. What am I?

• Geo

• Auto

• Hydro

• Therm

I represent life, and my root is found in studies of living things. What am I?

• Chrono

• Phono

• Bio

• Micro

I measure time, and my root helps keep your day in rhyme. What am I?

• Chrono

• Geo

• Photo

• Therm

I am linked to Earth, and my root is the foundation for those who study rocks and soil. What am I?

• Hydro

• Geo

• Auto

• Phono

I bring you water, and my root is essential for understanding H2O systems. What am I?

• Hydro

• Therm

• Micro

• Chrono

I bring the heat, and my root helps you know when it’s too hot or too cold. What am I?

• Phono

• Therm

• Geo

• Auto

I carry sound, and my root is key in making music come around. What am I?

• Photo

• Bio

• Phono

• Chrono

I am small but mighty, and my root helps you see the tiniest details. What am I?

• Micro

• Geo

• Hydro

• Therm

I capture light, and my root helps create images that are bright. What am I?

• Auto

• Photo

• Chrono

• Phono

I am all about the written word, and my root helps you pen stories heard. What am I?

• Graph

• Script

• Log

• Auto