Word Study Unit 1

Aquarium

• A glass tank or bowl in which fish or other aquatic animals live

• A type of underwater plant

• A device used for measuring water temperature

• A method of fishing in large bodies of water

Maritime

• On or near the sea

• Related to land transportation

• A type of weather phenomenon

• Concerning air travel

Hydroelectric

• Related to electricity that is made by the energy of falling water

• A type of electricity generated by solar panels

• Electricity produced by wind turbines

• Electricity generated from fossil fuels

Marine

• Existing in or produced in the sea

• Related to freshwater environments

• Pertaining to land ecosystems

• Involving atmospheric phenomena

Aqueduct

• A type of ancient Roman bridge

• A channel that has been built to carry water over long distances

• A structure for storing rainwater

• A method of irrigation using pumps

Hydrant

• An upright pipe with a spout used for drawing water

• A type of fire extinguisher

• A water storage tank

• A device for measuring water pressure

Aquifer

• An underground layer of rock where water travels through

• A type of surface water body

• A geological formation that stores oil

• A man-made structure for storing water

Aquatic

• Living or taking place in water

• Relating to land environments

• Involving air or atmosphere

• Pertaining to desert ecosystems

Marina

• A small harbor where small boats can dock

• A type of large ship used for cargo

• A recreational area for fishing and swimming

• A place where ships are built and repaired

Dehydrate

• To gain water or moisture; become wet

• To lose water or moisture; become dry

• To maintain the same level of moisture

• To absorb water from the environment