Exploring Root Words: Pyr, Geo, Aer

What does the root word "pyr" mean?

• Earth

• Fire

• Air

• Water

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CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

Which of the following words is derived from the root "geo"?

• Pyrotechnics

• Geography

• Aerodynamics

• Hydrology

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CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

The word "aerobic" is related to which root word?

• Pyr

• Geo

• Aer

• Hydro

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CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

What is the origin of the root word "geo"?

• Latin

• Greek

• French

• German

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Which of the following words means "study of the earth"?

• Pyrology

• Geology

• Aerology

• Hydrology

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CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

The root "pyr" is used in the word "pyromania." What does "pyromania" mean?

• Love of water

• Obsession with fire

• Study of air

• Fear of earth

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CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

Which of the following words is NOT related to the root "aer"?

• Aerate

• Aeronautics

• Aerobic

• Geothermal

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

What does the root word "aer" mean?

• Earth

• Fire

• Air

• Water

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

The word "geothermal" is derived from which two root words?

• Geo and pyr

• Geo and therm

• Aer and therm

• Pyr and therm

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CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

Which of the following words is derived from the root "pyr" and means "a display of fireworks"?

• Pyrotechnics

• Geophysics

• Aerodynamics

• Hydraulics

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B