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Science Root Words

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

the prefix "Adip" means

a)

Fat

b)

Cells

c)

Glands

d)

Artery

2.

What does the prefix 'aceto-' mean?

a)

vinegar or acetic acid

b)

sugar or sweetener

c)

salt or sodium

d)

water or H2O

3.

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)

A gland that is a small sac

b)

A gland that is a large bone

c)

A gland that is a small bone

d)

A gland that is a large sac

4.

luc / lum ?

a)

sound

b)

light

c)

good

d)

life

5.

What does the root PHOTO or PHOS mean?

a)

light

b)

below, beneath

c)

power

d)

unlucky

6.

The following ROOT WORD means "life or living"

a)

physio

b)

chemo

c)

bio

d)

eco

7.

Herbal, Herbs, and Herbavores are all words that have to do with

a)

green

b)

plants

c)

photosynthesis

d)

chemotherapy

8.

The following ROOT WORD has to do with nerves/nervous system

a)

neuro

b)

neutro

c)

new

d)

network

9.

What does the root 'therm' mean?

a)

Heat

b)

Cold

c)

Light

d)

Sound

10.

The root 'aqua' is related to which of the following?

a)

Fire

b)

Water

c)

Earth

d)

Air

11.

What does the root 'geo' refer to in scientific terms?

a)

Stars

b)

Earth

c)

Water

d)

Air

12.

The root 'bio' is associated with which concept?

a)

Life

b)

Death

c)

Fire

d)

Water

13.

In scientific terminology, what does the root 'astro' mean?

a)

Earth

b)

Stars

c)

Water

d)

Fire

14.

What does the root 'chrono' signify in science?

a)

Time

b)

Space

c)

Energy

d)

Matter

15.

The root 'hydro' is related to which element?

a)

Fire

b)

Earth

c)

Water

d)

Air