Greek Root and Aerodynamics Quiz

What does the Greek root "aer" mean?

• Water

• Earth

• Air, atmosphere

• Fire

What does "aerobic" mean?

• Related to water

• Related to the presence of oxygen

• Related to fire

• Related to soil

What is the meaning of "aerodynamic"?

• Having a shape that increases drag

• Having a shape that reduces drag

• Having a shape that is flat

• Having a shape that is circular

What is an "aerosol"?

• A solid object

• A liquid in a bottle

• A gaseous or airborne cloud of particulate matter

• A type of plant

What does "aerate" mean?

• To remove air from something

• To add air or gas into something

• To heat something

• To cool something

What is an "aerie"?

• A type of fish

• A nest of a bird built high up

• A type of tree

• A type of rock

What does "aeronautics" refer to?

• The study of water

• The study of plants

• The science of aircraft operation

• The study of rocks

What does "anaerobic" mean?

• Existing in the presence of oxygen

• Existing in the absence of free oxygen

• Existing in water

• Existing in sunlight

What does aery mean?

• lightness and insubstantiality; as impalpable or intangible as air

• to put air or a gas into

• the nest of a bird

• dealing with the operation of aircraft