Latin Root Words

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Science
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11th Grade
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Hard
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Lisa Thompson
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What does the root word "tempus" mean?
Tree
Time
Stone
Sleep
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What does the root word "sol" mean?
Moon
Earth
Sun
Star
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What does the root word 'aqua' mean in scientific terms?
Water
Fire
Earth
Air
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In scientific terminology, what does the root word 'terra' refer to?
Sky
Earth
Water
Fire
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What scientific concept is derived from the Latin root 'luna'?
Sun
Moon
Star
Planet
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The Latin root 'ignis' is associated with which scientific element?
Water
Fire
Earth
Air
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which scientific term is based on the Latin root 'aer'?
Water
Fire
Air
Earth
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
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