Greek & Latin Roots "bio" and "aqua" Flashcard

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What does the word 'aquatic' mean?

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Growing or living in water.

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What is the meaning of the root 'aqua'?

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Water.

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What does the word 'aquamarine' refer to?

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Blue-green in color, like sea water.

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What is biology the study of?

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Life, including plants and animals, their needs to survive, how they change, and how they interact with one another.

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What does the term 'biome' mean?

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An area classified according to the species that live in that location.

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What is the significance of the root 'bio'?

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It relates to life and living organisms.

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Can you give an example of a biome?

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Examples include deserts, forests, grasslands, and aquatic biomes.

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What is the relationship between 'aqua' and 'aquatic'?

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'Aqua' means water, and 'aquatic' describes organisms that live in water.

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What is the study of aquatic ecosystems called?

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Limnology.

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What are some characteristics of aquatic biomes?

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They are defined by their water properties, such as salinity, depth, and flow.