Roots, Prefixes, & Suffixes - Lesson 17

What is the meaning of the root 'therm'?

Fill in the blank: Geothermal is related to the natural ______ produced inside the Earth.

• heat

• light

• sound

• electricity

What does 'hypothermia' refer to?

Fill in the blank: Thermal clothing is designed to keep you ______ by preventing heat from leaving your body.

• warm

• cold

• wet

• dry

What is a 'thermos' used for?

Fill in the blank: A thermostat adjusts the temperature in a room to a desired ______.

• level

• temperature

• setting

• climate

What does the prefix 'hyper-' mean?

Fill in the blank: Hypodermic means going ______ the skin.

• under

• over

• through

• around

What does 'subconscious' refer to?

Fill in the blank: A superintendent is a person who directs or manages a place, department, or ______.

• organization

• team

• project

• event