Etymology

-ology

• against; opposite

• ball

• high

• pressure

• study of

What does the suffix '-ology' mean in scientific terms?

• Study of

• Opposite of

• Creation of

• Destruction of

Which of the following words is derived from the Greek word 'bios' meaning life?

• Biology

• Geology

• Astrology

• Meteorology

The term 'ecology' is derived from the Greek word 'oikos'. What does 'oikos' mean?

• House

• Water

• Earth

• Sky

What is the origin of the word 'zoology'?

• Greek 'zoion' meaning animal

• Latin 'zoo' meaning life

• Greek 'zoe' meaning life

• Latin 'zool' meaning study

Which scientific field's name is derived from the Greek word 'astron' meaning star?

• Astronomy

• Biology

• Geology

• Chemistry

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

The word 'geology' is derived from the Greek word 'geo'. What does 'geo' mean?

• Earth

• Water

• Fire

• Air

What does the prefix 'hydro-' in 'hydrology' refer to?

• Water

• Fire

• Earth

• Air

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which of the following terms is derived from the Greek word 'khemia' meaning 'art of transmuting metals'?

• Chemistry

• Biology

• Physics

• Geology

The term 'meteorology' is derived from the Greek word 'meteoron'. What does 'meteoron' mean?

• Thing high up

• Weather

• Cloud

• Rain