Unit 1: Just Add Water

What is the meaning of the root word 'hydr'?

• water

• fire

• earth

• air

What is the origin of the root word 'hydr'?

• Greek

• Latin

• French

• Sanskrit

What is the meaning of the root word 'mar/mer'?

• sea

• mountain

• fire

• tree

What does 'dehydrate' mean?

• to lose water or moisture; to become dry

• to gain energy quickly

• to become colder

• to increase in size

What does 'hydroelectric' mean?

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

• related to the study of living organisms

• related to the movement of air

• related to the production of solar energy

What does 'hydrant' mean?

• an upright pipe with a spout, nozzle, or other outlet, usually in the street, for drawing water from a main pipe, especially for fighting fires

• a type of plant that grows in water

• a tool used for digging holes

• a container for storing food

What does 'aquatic' mean?

• living or taking place in water

• living or taking place in the desert

• living or taking place in the mountains

• living or taking place in the air

What does 'aqueduct' mean?

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

• a bridge for vehicles

• a type of ancient weapon

• a large public square

What does 'aquarium' mean?

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

• a place where birds are kept

• a container for growing plants

• a type of musical instrument

What does 'aquifer' mean?

• an underground layer of rock that water continually moves through

• a type of surface water body like a lake

• a weather phenomenon involving rainfall

• a plant that grows in dry areas