Greek or Latin?
"Etymology Showdown"
"Etymology Showdown"
Is "aquifer," the underground water-bearing layer, more often traced back to Greek or Latin origins?
What is of Latin origin?
Which prefix in "marine" refers to things related to the sea or ocean?
What is mar?
The suffix in "dehydrate" is often used to indicate the process of removing something. What is this suffix, and what does it mean when added to the base word "hydrate"?
What is the suffix '-ate' which means to cause or to make. Dehydrate means to remove water from?
To change "dehydrate" from a verb to an adjective, what word can you add to describe something that has been dried out?
"What is 'dehydrated'?"
Define the term "aquatic."
What is living in water?
Is the word "dehydrate" of Greek or Latin origin when describing the removal of water from something?
What is of Greek origin?
What is the prefix in "aquarium" that denotes it as a container or place for water-related life forms?
What is aqu?
"Aqueduct" contains a suffix that often signifies a channel or conduit for the conveyance of a particular substance. What is this suffix, and what does it mean in this context?
What is the suffix '-duct,' typically indicating 'a channel for conveying' or 'a means of transport'?
This word, often used as an adjective, describes power generated by what natural resource?
What is hydroelectric?
What is the definition of the word "aqueduct"?
What is a man-made channel or structure to transport water over a distance?
"Marine" is used to describe things related to the sea. What is the Latin root word for "marine," and what does it mean in Latin?
What is "Latin 'mare' (sea), meaning 'related to the sea'?"
In the word "dehydrate," which prefix, often used in chemistry, indicates the complete removal of water molecules from a substance?
What is the prefix 'de-' which means removing?
In a city, you can often find this noun on street corners, providing a crucial resource for firefighters. What is it?
What is hydrant?
Define the word "aquifer."
What is an underground layer of rock or sediment that can hold and transmit water, serving as a source of groundwater?
The word "aqueduct" contains two Latin parts. Explain the meaning of each part and how they come together to describe these engineering marvels.
What is "Latin 'aqua' (water) and 'ductus' (to lead),' meaning 'a channel to lead water'?"
"Hydroelectric" combines a prefix and a root to describe power generation from water. Which specific prefix denotes 'water,' and what does the root mean?
What is the prefix 'hydro-' for 'water' and the root 'electric' for 'electricity'?
When describing animals that live in the water, you're likely using what part of speech?
What is an adjective?
What is the definition of the word "marine" when used to describe things related to the sea?
What is related to or connected with the sea, often describing organisms, activities, or environments associated with oceans and seas?
When describing matters related to the sea, such as shipping and navigation, is "maritime" rooted in Greek or Latin?
What is of Latin origin?
"Maritime" is another term related to the sea, but it uses a different prefix to emphasize its relationship with the sea's physical aspect. What is this prefix, and how does it differ from "marine"?
What is the prefix 'mar' which means to the sea and it talks about the direct connection with the sea?
How do you modify the adjective "aquatic" to a noun describing a person who studies water ecosystems?
What is 'aquatic scientist'?
In the context of shipping and trade, what word would you use?
What is maritime?