Water Root Words Quizs

dehydrate (v)

• to lose water or moisture; to become dry

• to gain water or moisture; to become wet

• to remove all nutrients from food

• to preserve food by freezing it

maritime (adj)

• on or near the sea.

• related to land activities.

• pertaining to air travel.

• involving freshwater bodies.

hydroelectric (adj)

• related to electricity that is made from the energy of falling water

• pertaining to electricity generated by solar panels

• associated with wind energy production

• involving the combustion of fossil fuels

marina (n)

• a small harbor where small boats can dock

• a large shipyard for cargo vessels

• a recreational area for fishing and swimming

• a type of marine animal found in oceans

marine (adj)

• related to the sea; existing in or produced by the sea

• pertaining to land or terrestrial environments

• associated with freshwater ecosystems

• connected to atmospheric phenomena

hydrant (n)

• an upright pipe with a spout for drawing water from a main pipe, especially for fighting fires

• a type of fire extinguisher used in buildings

• a portable water tank used by firefighters

• a device for measuring water pressure in pipes

aquatic (adj)

• living or taking place in water

• related to land environments

• characterized by dryness

• pertaining to air or atmosphere

aqueduct (n)

• a type of ancient Roman architecture

• a channel that has been built to carry water over long distances

• a device for measuring water pressure

• a structure for storing rainwater

aquarium (n)

• a glass tank or bowl in which fish or other aquatic animals live

• a place where plants are grown indoors

• a type of underwater vehicle

• a facility for training marine mammals

aquifer (n)

• a type of fish found in freshwater

• an underground layer of rock that water continually moves through

• a large body of saltwater

• a geological formation that contains fossils