8th gr. Roots - Lesson 14 Quiz

What is the meaning of the word 'asterisk'?

• A punctuation mark used to indicate a footnote or annotation

• A type of star in the night sky

• A musical note in sheet music

An 'asteroid' is a:

• a minor planet or small bodies that circle around the sun

• small star in the galaxy

• planet in the solar system

An 'astronaut' is:

• A person who travels into outer space

• A scientist who studies stars

• A pilot who flies airplanes

An astronomer is someone who:

• A person who studies stars, planets, and outer space

• Explores the ocean depths.

• Analyzes human behavior.

What does 'astronomical' mean?

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• Related to stars and celestial objects

• Extremely large or great
• A branch of mathematics

What is a 'dilemma'?

• a situation in which you must make a difficult choice

• A simple decision with a clear outcome

• A type of mathematical problem

What does 'diverse' mean?

• Similar or identical

• Varied or different from each other

• Simple or plain

What does 'bilingual' mean?

• Able to speak two languages fluently

• Able to speak one language fluently

• Able to speak multiple languages fluently

A 'trio' is:

• A group of three singers or musicians who performs together

• A type of dance

• A pair of items

A 'trilogy' is:

• A series of three novels or movies that are closely related

• A single standalone novel

• A scientific theory