Weather Root Vocab Quiz

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Latin/Greek root words.

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1.

What does the root word "ology" mean?
- A.
  
  Pressure
- B.
  
  The study of something.
- C.
  
  Heat
- D.
  
  Something aloft
Correct Answer
B. The study of something.

Explanation
The root word "ology" is commonly used in the English language to indicate the study or science of a particular subject. It is derived from the Greek word "logos," which means "word" or "knowledge." Therefore, the correct answer is "The study of something," as it accurately reflects the meaning of the root word "ology."

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What does the root word "radi" with
- A.
  
  Excessive, beyond
- B.
  
  High, deep
- C.
  
  Beam, spoke
- D.
  
  Ice
Correct Answer
C. Beam, spoke

Explanation
The root word "radi" is associated with the meaning of "beam" and "spoke". This can be seen in words like "radiate" which means to emit light or heat in the form of beams, and "radio" which refers to the transmission of signals through electromagnetic waves, similar to how spokes connect and transmit force in a wheel.

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What does the root word "infra" mean?
- A.
  
  Below, under
- B.
  
  Air
- C.
  
  High, deep
- D.
  
  Equal, the same
Correct Answer
A. Below, under

Explanation
The root word "infra" means below or under. It is used to indicate something that is located at a lower position or level.

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What does the root word "alt" mean?
- A.
  
  High, deep
- B.
  
  Equal, the same
- C.
  
  Ball
- D.
  
  Measure
Correct Answer
A. High, deep

Explanation
The root word "alt" refers to something that is high or deep. This can be seen in words like "altitude" which refers to the height above sea level, and "submarine" which is a type of vessel that operates underwater at great depths.

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5.

What does the root word "sphere" mean?
- A.
  
  Heat
- B.
  
  Ball
- C.
  
  Below, under
- D.
  
  Equal, the same
Correct Answer
B. Ball

Explanation
The root word "sphere" refers to a three-dimensional object that is perfectly round and has all points on its surface equidistant from its center. It is commonly used to describe a ball, which is a specific type of sphere. Therefore, the correct answer is "Ball."

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What does the root word "iso" mean?
- A.
  
  Beam, spoke
- B.
  
  Something aloft
- C.
  
  High, deep
- D.
  
  Equal, the same
Correct Answer
D. Equal, the same

Explanation
The root word "iso" means equal or the same.

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What does the root word "hyper" mean?
- A.
  
  Pressure, weight
- B.
  
  Excessive, beyond
- C.
  
  Air
- D.
  
  Below, under
Correct Answer
B. Excessive, beyond

Explanation
The root word "hyper" means excessive or beyond. This can be seen in words like "hyperactive" (excessively active) or "hypertension" (high blood pressure, beyond the normal range).

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What does the root word "baro" mean?
- A.
  
  Measure
- B.
  
  High, deep
- C.
  
  Pressure, weight
- D.
  
  Ice
Correct Answer
C. Pressure, weight

Explanation
The root word "baro" is derived from the Greek word "baros" which means "pressure" or "weight". This root word is commonly used in words related to pressure and weight, such as barometer (an instrument used to measure atmospheric pressure) and baritone (a deep or low-pitched voice). Therefore, the correct answer is "Pressure, weight".

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9.

What does the root word "therm" mean?
- A.
  
  Hear
- B.
  
  Ball
- C.
  
  Beam, spoke
- D.
  
  Something aloft
Correct Answer
A. Hear

Explanation
The root word "therm" is derived from the Greek word "thermos" which means heat. It is commonly used in words related to heat or temperature, such as thermometer, thermal, and thermostat. Therefore, the correct answer, "Hear," is unrelated to the meaning of the root word "therm."

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What does the root word "meter" mean?
- A.
  
  Ice
- B.
  
  Air
- C.
  
  Measure
- D.
  
  Below, under
Correct Answer
C. Measure

Explanation
The root word "meter" means measure. This can be inferred from the fact that "meter" is commonly used in words related to measurement, such as thermometer (measures temperature) and odometer (measures distance). Therefore, the correct answer is measure.

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Weather Root Vocab Quiz

What does the root word "ology" mean?

What does the root word "radi" with

What does the root word "infra" mean?

What does the root word "alt" mean?

What does the root word "sphere" mean?

What does the root word "iso" mean?

What does the root word "hyper" mean?

What does the root word "baro" mean?

What does the root word "therm" mean?

What does the root word "meter" mean?