Exploring Greek and Latin Roots

What does the root "aero" mean?

• Water

• Air

• Earth

• Light

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Which word is derived from the root "aqua"?

• Aerobic

• Aquarium

• Biography

• Telephone

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Identify the meaning of the root "bio".

• Life

• Small

• Light

• Distance

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Which of the following words is related to the root "geo"?

• Geography

• Microphone

• Photograph

• Teleport

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What does the root "micro" signify?

• Large

• Small

• Water

• Earth

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Which word is associated with the root "photo"?

• Biography

• Microchip

• Photograph

• Telecast

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What is the meaning of the root "tele"?

• Near

• Far

• Light

• Life

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Choose the word that contains the root "aero" and explain its meaning.

• Aerodynamics; the study of the motion of air

• Aqueduct; a structure for conveying water

• Biography; a written account of someone's life

• Geology; the study of the Earth

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Explain how the root "aqua" is used in the word "aquatic".

• It refers to air-related activities.

• It refers to water-related activities.

• It refers to earth-related activities.

• It refers to light-related activities.

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Analyze the word "biodegradable" and identify the role of the root "bio".

• It indicates the product is related to air.

• It indicates the product is related to life.

• It indicates the product is related to earth.

• It indicates the product is related to light.

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