Root Words
This is a multiple choice 25 point quiz on science and root words.
- 1.
Cryobiology means
- A.
A rock
- B.
A device for transmitting sounds over a distance
- C.
A device for examining small objects
- D.
A needle inserted under the skin
- E.
The study of life at very cold temperatures
Correct Answer
E. The study of life at very cold temperatures -
- 2.
Diameter means
- A.
Objects that are something like planets
- B.
The portion of the earth covered with water
- C.
A measure of the distance across a circle or sphere
- D.
A person's own signature
- E.
Laid down in advance by someone
Correct Answer
C. A measure of the distance across a circle or sphere -
- 3.
Poly means
- A.
Outside
- B.
Round
- C.
Cold
- D.
Many
- E.
Half
Correct Answer
D. Many -
- 4.
Microcosm means
- A.
A type of rock that has been changed in shape
- B.
A device for examining very small objects
- C.
A very tiny world
- D.
Objects that are something like planets
- E.
Laid down in advance by someone
Correct Answer
C. A very tiny world -
- 5.
Chromat means
- A.
Color
- B.
Across
- C.
To send
- D.
Inflammation of the brain
- E.
Skin
Correct Answer
A. Color -
- 6.
Cyclo means
- A.
Pressure
- B.
Measure
- C.
Round
- D.
Equal
- E.
Many
Correct Answer
C. Round -
- 7.
Hydro means
- A.
Head
- B.
Life
- C.
Writing
- D.
Water
- E.
Half
Correct Answer
D. Water -
- 8.
Encephalo means
- A.
The sending of messages across a distance
- B.
Cautious or watchful
- C.
Skin
- D.
Outside
- E.
Within the head
Correct Answer
E. Within the head -
- 9.
Bibliography means
- A.
A list of books on a subject
- B.
The act of looking back on something
- C.
Laid down in advance by someone
- D.
Having to do with the condition of water on the brain
- E.
A figure that looks something like a circle
Correct Answer
A. A list of books on a subject -
- 10.
A barometer means
- A.
A map line connecting places ono the earth where there is equal pressure
- B.
Relating to something that displays a variety of colors
- C.
The outer layer of skin
- D.
A device for measuring pressure
- E.
Cautious or watchful
Correct Answer
D. A device for measuring pressure -
- 11.
Metamorphic means
- A.
The portion of the earth covered with water
- B.
People who study the shape of the earth
- C.
Objects that look something like planets
- D.
A type of rock that has been changed in shape
- E.
The study of life at very cold temperatures
Correct Answer
D. A type of rock that has been changed in shape -
- 12.
Biographer means
- A.
Half a sphere
- B.
People who the shape of the earth
- C.
The sending of messages or objects across a distance
- D.
A list of books on a subject
- E.
A person who writes about someone's life
Correct Answer
E. A person who writes about someone's life -
- 13.
Epidermis means
- A.
The study of life at very cold temperatures
- B.
Relating to something that displays a variety of colors
- C.
Pertaining to a circular orbit of which the sun is the center
- D.
A needle inserted under the skin
- E.
The outer layer of skin
Correct Answer
E. The outer layer of skin -
- 14.
Encephalitis means
- A.
Inflammation of the brain
- B.
A very tiny world
- C.
A measure of the distance across a circle or sphere
- D.
A person who studies the stars
- E.
A needle inserted under the skin
Correct Answer
A. Inflammation of the brain -
- 15.
Isotherm
- A.
People who study the shape of the earth
- B.
A device for transmitting sounds over a distance
- C.
A device for examining very small objects
- D.
A list of books on a subject
- E.
A map line connecting places on the earth that all have the same temperature
Correct Answer
E. A map line connecting places on the earth that all have the same temperature -
- 16.
Retrospect means
- A.
A machine for measuring earth movement
- B.
A bird home
- C.
Devices for correcting a person's feet problems
- D.
A note at the end of a message
- E.
The act of looking back on something
Correct Answer
E. The act of looking back on something -
- 17.
Seismograph means
- A.
The study of human cultures
- B.
Someone whose personality is severely broken up
- C.
The same throughout
- D.
Study done on a person after he or she has died
- E.
A machine for measuring earth movement
Correct Answer
E. A machine for measuring earth movement -
- 18.
Bipedalism means
- A.
Something that is attracted to water
- B.
A note written at the end of a message
- C.
The ability to move about on two legs
- D.
A substance that will kill harmful microorganisms
- E.
Break apart into sections
Correct Answer
C. The ability to move about on two legs -
- 19.
Post-mortem means
- A.
Study done on a person after he or she has died
- B.
Beneath the earth's surface
- C.
The act of looking back on something
- D.
A list of books on a subject
- E.
Laid down in advance by someone
Correct Answer
A. Study done on a person after he or she has died -
- 20.
Homogeneous means
- A.
The same throughout
- B.
Something that is attracted to water
- C.
The ability to move about on two legs
- D.
Study done on a person after he or she has died
- E.
measure of the distance across a circle or sphere
Correct Answer
A. The same throughout -
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