Aqua Hydro Roots Vocabulary Practice Quiz

What does the prefix 'hydro-' mean in words like 'hydroplane' and 'hydroelectric'?

• Air

• Water

• Earth

• Fire

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CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

In the word 'aquarium,' what does the root 'aqua' refer to?

• Glass

• Animal

• Water

• Plant

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CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

A 'hydroplane' is a vehicle that:

• Flies through the air

• Travels underwater

• Skims across water

• Drives on land

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CCSS.L.K.5A

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

Which word refers to growing plants without soil, using nutrient-rich water instead?

• Hydraulic

• Hydroplane

• Hydroponic

• Hydrant

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CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

An 'aquanaut' is someone who:

• Studies water pollution

• Lives or works underwater

• Designs water purification systems

• Pilots water aircraft

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CCSS.L.K.5A

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

A 'hydrant' is primarily used for:

• Growing plants

• Generating electricity

• Accessing water supply for firefighting

• Controlling water in machinery

The term 'aqueous' describes something that:

• Is made of water

• Lives in water

• Is dissolved in water

• Repels water

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CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

'Hydroelectric' power is generated using:

• Solar energy

• Water movement

• Wind power

• Heat from the earth

An 'aqueduct' is a structure designed to:

• Store water

• Filter water

• Transport water

• Heat water

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

'Hydraulic' systems use:

• Air pressure

• Electrical currents

• Liquid pressure

• Magnetic fields