Latin Roots

The root word ante in the word anterior lets me know this word has something to do with?

• opposite

• prior or before

• hearing or listening

• self

The Latin root 'aqua' is commonly associated with which of the following scientific terms?

• Fire

• Water

• Earth

• Air

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

In scientific terminology, the Latin root 'terra' refers to which element?

• Water

• Earth

• Fire

• Air

The Latin root 'luna' is used in scientific terms to refer to what celestial body?

• Sun

• Moon

• Star

• Planet

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which of the following scientific instruments is named using the Latin root 'spectro', meaning 'to look'?

• Telescope

• Microscope

• Spectrometer

• Barometer

The Latin root 'ignis' is associated with which scientific concept?

• Water

• Fire

• Earth

• Air

In biology, the Latin root 'herba' refers to which of the following?

• Animal

• Plant

• Mineral

• Insect

The Latin root 'vita' is used in scientific terms to denote what?

• Death

• Life

• Water

• Earth

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

Which scientific term is derived from the Latin root 'sol', meaning 'sun'?

• Solar

• Lunar

• Stellar

• Planetary

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

The Latin root 'aero' is used in scientific terms to refer to what?

• Water

• Earth

• Air

• Fire

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6