Weather Root Vocab Quiz
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What does the root word "ology" mean?
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Pressure
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The study of something.
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Heat
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Something aloft
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The Weather Root Vocab Quiz explores the meaning of various root words related to weather terminology. Participants learn about the etymology of words like 'radi', 'infra', and 'sphere', enhancing their understanding of language used in meteorology.
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What does the root word "radi" with
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Excessive, beyond
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High, deep
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Beam, spoke
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Ice
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A. Beam, spokeExplanation
The root word "radi" is associated with the meaning of "beam" and "spoke". This can be seen in words like "radiate" which means to emit light or heat in the form of beams, and "radio" which refers to the transmission of signals through electromagnetic waves, similar to how spokes connect and transmit force in a wheel.Rate this question:
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What does the root word "infra" mean?
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Below, under
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Air
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High, deep
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Equal, the same
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A. Below, underExplanation
The root word "infra" means below or under. It is used to indicate something that is located at a lower position or level.Rate this question:
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What does the root word "alt" mean?
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High, deep
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Equal, the same
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Ball
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Measure
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A. High, deepExplanation
The root word "alt" refers to something that is high or deep. This can be seen in words like "altitude" which refers to the height above sea level, and "submarine" which is a type of vessel that operates underwater at great depths.Rate this question:
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What does the root word "sphere" mean?
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Heat
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Ball
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Below, under
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Equal, the same
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A. BallExplanation
The root word "sphere" refers to a three-dimensional object that is perfectly round and has all points on its surface equidistant from its center. It is commonly used to describe a ball, which is a specific type of sphere. Therefore, the correct answer is "Ball."Rate this question:
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What does the root word "iso" mean?
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Beam, spoke
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Something aloft
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High, deep
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Equal, the same
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A. Equal, the sameExplanation
The root word "iso" means equal or the same.Rate this question:
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What does the root word "hyper" mean?
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Pressure, weight
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Excessive, beyond
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Air
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Below, under
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A. Excessive, beyondExplanation
The root word "hyper" means excessive or beyond. This can be seen in words like "hyperactive" (excessively active) or "hypertension" (high blood pressure, beyond the normal range).Rate this question:
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What does the root word "baro" mean?
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Measure
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High, deep
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Pressure, weight
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Ice
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A. Pressure, weightExplanation
The root word "baro" is derived from the Greek word "baros" which means "pressure" or "weight". This root word is commonly used in words related to pressure and weight, such as barometer (an instrument used to measure atmospheric pressure) and baritone (a deep or low-pitched voice). Therefore, the correct answer is "Pressure, weight".Rate this question:
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What does the root word "therm" mean?
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Hear
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Ball
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Beam, spoke
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Something aloft
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A. HearExplanation
The root word "therm" is derived from the Greek word "thermos" which means heat. It is commonly used in words related to heat or temperature, such as thermometer, thermal, and thermostat. Therefore, the correct answer, "Hear," is unrelated to the meaning of the root word "therm."Rate this question:
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What does the root word "meter" mean?
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Ice
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Air
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Measure
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Below, under
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A. MeasureExplanation
The root word "meter" means measure. This can be inferred from the fact that "meter" is commonly used in words related to measurement, such as thermometer (measures temperature) and odometer (measures distance). Therefore, the correct answer is measure.Rate this question:
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