Greek and Latin Roots Geo Ter

What does the root 'geo' mean?

• sky

• water

• earth or land

• fire

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

What does the root 'ter' mean?

• water or ocean

• sky or air

• earth or ground

• fire or heat

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

Which root means 'earth'?

• thermo

• geo

• aero

• hydro

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CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

Which root means 'land'?

• litho

• aqua

• hydro

• geo

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CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

What is the meaning of 'geography'?

• The study of the Earth's physical features and atmosphere.

• The study of human behavior

• The study of outer space

• The study of ancient civilizations

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

What is the meaning of 'territory'?

• A form of currency

• A type of bird

• A musical instrument

• A specific geographic area under the control of a government or organization.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Give an example of a word with the root 'geo'.

• geology

• geography

• geometric

• geothermal

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CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

Give an example of a word with the root 'ter'.

• territory

• terminal

• determine

• terrestrial

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CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

Explain the connection between 'geology' and the roots 'geo' and 'ter'.

• Geology is connected to 'geo' for 'geography' and 'ter' for 'territory'.

• Geology comes from 'geo' meaning 'sky' and 'ter' meaning 'underground'.

• Geology is derived from the Greek word 'ge' meaning 'earth' and the Latin word 'terra', both of which refer to 'earth'.

• Geology is related to 'geo' and 'ter' which mean 'water' and 'fire' respectively.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

How are the roots 'geo' and 'ter' used in scientific terminology?

• The root 'ter' is used in scientific terminology related to air

• The root 'geo' is used in scientific terminology related to water

• The root 'geo' is used in scientific terminology related to animals

• The root 'geo' is used in scientific terminology related to Earth or geography, while the root 'ter' is used in scientific terminology related to land or terrain.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B