Vocab
Greek Root Words
Central Idea/Claims
100

What are "advances"?

a development or improvement.

100

What is the root word of "technology"?

tech

100

What is central idea?

What the text is all about.

200

What are "inventions"?

something that has never been made before, or the process of creating something that has never been made before

200

What does the Greek root "hydro" mean?

Water

200

What is the author's claim?

The authors opinion

300

What are "effects"?

a change which is a result or consequence of an action or other cause.

300

What are oceanographers? 

People who work in and study the ocean

300

What must you provide to support your claim?

Evidence

400

What does "hardier" mean:

First, scientists are developing seeds that will produce hardier crops

stronger

500

What does "compelling" mean: 

This information is so compelling that it should grab your attention right away.

interesting 

500

What does "hydroponic" mean? 

a. planted in soil

b. resistant to bugs

c. highly nutritious 

d. growing in water

growing in water

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