Exploring Latin and Greek Roots A-N

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What does the Greek root 'geo' mean?

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It means 'earth'.

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What is the meaning of the Latin root 'aqua'?

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It means 'water'.

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Which Greek root means 'star'?

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The root 'astro' means 'star'.

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If 'bio' means life, what does 'biology' mean?

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It means 'the study of life'.

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What does the prefix 'micro' mean?

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It means 'small'.

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What does the suffix 'scope' mean?

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It means 'to look'.

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What does the word 'geology' refer to?

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It refers to the study of the earth.

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What does 'astronomy' mean?

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It means 'the study of stars and celestial bodies'.

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What does the Latin root 'terra' mean?

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It means 'earth' or 'land'.

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What does the Greek root 'bio' refer to?

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It refers to 'life'.