Greek Roots and Their Meanings

What does the Greek root "Bio" mean?

• Sound

• Distant

• Self

• Measurement

What does the Greek root "Tele" mean?

• Sound

• Distant

• Self

• Measurement

What does the Greek root "Phon" mean?

• Sound

• Distant

• Self

• Measurement

What does the Greek root "Meter" mean?

• Sound

• Distant

• Self

• Measurement

Which word means "a written account of someone's life"?

• Biology

• Biography

• Biome

• Biodegradable

Which word is used to describe a device for measuring distance?

• Kilometer

• Periscope

• Phonics

• Biologist

Which word refers to a device used to listen to sound?

• Telescope

• Headphones

• Perimeter

• Pictograph

Which word is used to describe a scientist who studies living organisms?

• Biologist

• Teleport

• Gyroscope

• Cacophony

Which word means "a device for seeing distant objects"?

• Periscope

• Telescope

• Microphone

• Barometer

Which word refers to a system of writing using pictures?

• Pictograph

• Photograph

• Telegraph

• Diameter