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    Hydro means

    • Head
    • Life
    • Writing
    • Water
    • Half
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  • 2. 

    Diameter means

    • Objects that are something like planets

    • The portion of the earth covered with water

    • A measure of the distance across a circle or sphere

    • A person's own signature

    • Laid down in advance by someone

    Correct Answer
    A. A measure of the distance across a circle or sphere
  • 3. 

    Poly means

    • Outside

    • Round

    • Cold

    • Many

    • Half

    Correct Answer
    A. Many
  • 4. 

    Post-mortem means

    • Study done on a person after he or she has died

    • Beneath the earth's surface

    • The act of looking back on something

    • A list of books on a subject

    • Laid down in advance by someone

    Correct Answer
    A. Study done on a person after he or she has died
  • 5. 

    Encephalitis means

    • Inflammation of the brain

    • A very tiny world

    • A measure of the distance across a circle or sphere

    • A person who studies the stars

    • A needle inserted under the skin

    Correct Answer
    A. Inflammation of the brain
  • 6. 

    Cryobiology means

    • A rock

    • A device for transmitting sounds over a distance

    • A device for examining small objects

    • A needle inserted under the skin

    • The study of life at very cold temperatures

    Correct Answer
    A. The study of life at very cold temperatures
  • 7. 

    Biographer means

    • Half a sphere

    • People who the shape of the earth

    • The sending of messages or objects across a distance

    • A list of books on a subject

    • A person who writes about someone's life

    Correct Answer
    A. A person who writes about someone's life
  • 8. 

    Homogeneous means

    • The same throughout

    • Something that is attracted to water

    • The ability to move about on two legs

    • Study done on a person after he or she has died

    • measure of the distance across a circle or sphere

    Correct Answer
    A. The same throughout
  • 9. 

    A barometer means

    • A map line connecting places ono the earth where there is equal pressure

    • Relating to something that displays a variety of colors

    • The outer layer of skin

    • A device for measuring pressure

    • Cautious or watchful

    Correct Answer
    A. A device for measuring pressure
  • 10. 

    Epidermis means

    • The study of life at very cold temperatures

    • Relating to something that displays a variety of colors

    • Pertaining to a circular orbit of which the sun is the center

    • A needle inserted under the skin

    • The outer layer of skin

    Correct Answer
    A. The outer layer of skin
  • 11. 

    Retrospect means

    • A machine for measuring earth movement

    • A bird home

    • Devices for correcting a person's feet problems

    • A note at the end of a message

    • The act of looking back on something

    Correct Answer
    A. The act of looking back on something
  • 12. 

    Chromat means

    • Color

    • Across

    • To send

    • Inflammation of the brain

    • Skin

    Correct Answer
    A. Color
  • 13. 

    Bibliography means

    • A list of books on a subject

    • The act of looking back on something

    • Laid down in advance by someone

    • Having to do with the condition of water on the brain

    • A figure that looks something like a circle

    Correct Answer
    A. A list of books on a subject
  • 14. 

    Metamorphic means

    • The portion of the earth covered with water

    • People who study the shape of the earth

    • Objects that look something like planets

    • A type of rock that has been changed in shape

    • The study of life at very cold temperatures

    Correct Answer
    A. A type of rock that has been changed in shape
  • 15. 

    Cyclo means

    • Pressure

    • Measure

    • Round

    • Equal

    • Many

    Correct Answer
    A. Round
  • 16. 

    Seismograph means

    • The study of human cultures

    • Someone whose personality is severely broken up

    • The same throughout

    • Study done on a person after he or she has died

    • A machine for measuring earth movement

    Correct Answer
    A. A machine for measuring earth movement
  • 17. 

    Isotherm

    • People who study the shape of the earth

    • A device for transmitting sounds over a distance

    • A device for examining very small objects

    • A list of books on a subject

    • A map line connecting places on the earth that all have the same temperature

    Correct Answer
    A. A map line connecting places on the earth that all have the same temperature
  • 18. 

    Bipedalism means

    • Something that is attracted to water

    • A note written at the end of a message

    • The ability to move about on two legs

    • A substance that will kill harmful microorganisms

    • Break apart into sections

    Correct Answer
    A. The ability to move about on two legs
  • 19. 

    Encephalo means

    • The sending of messages across a distance

    • Cautious or watchful

    • Skin

    • Outside

    • Within the head

    Correct Answer
    A. Within the head
  • 20. 

    Microcosm means

    • A type of rock that has been changed in shape

    • A device for examining very small objects

    • A very tiny world

    • Objects that are something like planets

    • Laid down in advance by someone

    Correct Answer
    A. A very tiny world

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