WorksheetsScience Root Words
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
the prefix "Adip" means
Fat
Cells
Glands
Artery
What does the prefix 'aceto-' mean?
vinegar or acetic acid
sugar or sweetener
salt or sodium
water or H2O
Dr. Smith is studying a particular type of gland in the human body. If he refers to it as an 'acin-' gland, what is he referring to?
A gland that is a small sac
A gland that is a large bone
A gland that is a small bone
A gland that is a large sac
luc / lum ?
sound
light
good
life
What does the root PHOTO or PHOS mean?
light
below, beneath
power
unlucky
The following ROOT WORD means "life or living"
physio
chemo
bio
eco
Herbal, Herbs, and Herbavores are all words that have to do with
green
plants
photosynthesis
chemotherapy
The following ROOT WORD has to do with nerves/nervous system
neuro
neutro
new
network
What does the root 'therm' mean?
Heat
Cold
Light
Sound
The root 'aqua' is related to which of the following?
Fire
Water
Earth
Air
What does the root 'geo' refer to in scientific terms?
Stars
Earth
Water
Air
The root 'bio' is associated with which concept?
Life
Death
Fire
Water
In scientific terminology, what does the root 'astro' mean?
Earth
Stars
Water
Fire
What does the root 'chrono' signify in science?
Time
Space
Energy
Matter
The root 'hydro' is related to which element?
Fire
Earth
Water
Air
