Root Word

What is the root word in the term 'photosynthesis' and what does it mean?

• Photo, meaning light

• Synthesis, meaning to build

• Photo, meaning plant

• Synthesis, meaning energy

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

In the word 'biology', what does the root word 'bio' mean?

• Life

• Earth

• Water

• Cell

The term 'thermometer' contains the root word 'thermo'. What does 'thermo' refer to?

• Heat

• Cold

• Measurement

• Time

Which root word in 'geology' refers to the Earth?

• Geo

• Logy

• Ology

• Gly

In the scientific term 'hydrology', what does the root word 'hydro' mean?

• Water

• Earth

• Air

• Fire

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

The word 'microscope' contains the root word 'micro'. What does 'micro' mean?

• Small

• Large

• Middle

• Clear

What is the meaning of the root word 'astro' in 'astronomy'?

• Star

• Space

• Planet

• Moon

In the term 'zoology', what does the root word 'zoo' refer to?

• Animal

• Plant

• Life

• Cell

The root word 'aqua' in 'aquarium' refers to what?

• Water

• Air

• Earth

• Fire

What does the root word 'chrono' mean in the term 'chronology'?

• Time

• Space

• Order

• Event