Exploring Greek and Latin Roots

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Root "astro" in "astronaut"

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Star

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Word with Greek root "geo" meaning Earth?

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Geology

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Latin root "aqua" in the word "aqueduct"

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Water

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Meaning of the word "geologist" using the root "geo".

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A person who studies Earth

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Which word can be broken down into roots meaning "star" and "law"? Options: Geography, Astronomy, Aquamarine, Excavation

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Astronomy

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Root of the word "excavate" that gives a clue to its meaning: "Cav", "Aqua", "Geo", "Astro".

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"Cav" meaning hollow

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Determine the meaning of the word "aquamarine" using its roots.

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By identifying "aqua" as water and "marine" as sea

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Evaluate the word "asteroid" and explain how its roots help in understanding its meaning.

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"Astro" meaning star and "oid" meaning form or shape

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Strategize how you would use the root "cav" to understand the word "cavity."

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By associating "cav" with hollow

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What strategy would you use to determine the meaning of "aquarium" using its roots?

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Identify "aqua" as water and "rium" as a place