Latin and Greek Roots

What Greek root word means "hundred"?

• astr

• bio

• cent

• form

What Greek root word means "straight, correct, and true"?

• ortho

• meter

• astr

• graph

The Greek root "Phos-" is related to which element?

• Sodium

• Potassium

• Phosphorus

• Chlorine

Answer explanation

The Greek root 'Phos-' is related to the element Phosphorus, making it the correct choice.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

What Latin root word means 'light'?

• lumin

• aqua

• terra

• ventus

Which Greek root word is associated with 'earth'?

• geo

• hydro

• thermo

• bio

The Latin root 'aqua' is related to which of the following?

• Fire

• Water

• Air

• Earth

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What does the Greek root 'thermo' refer to in scientific terms?

• Light

• Heat

• Sound

• Electricity

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-3

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Which Latin root word means 'star'?

• stella

• luna

• sol

• terra

The Greek root 'bio' is associated with which field of science?

• Physics

• Biology

• Chemistry

• Astronomy

What does the Latin root 'terra' refer to?

• Water

• Earth

• Fire

• Air