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Greek/Latin Unit 3
Quiz on Wednesday, September 10
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Geography | (n) the study of earth: deals with the location of countries, cities, rivers, mountains, and lakes. |
| Geode | (n) a rock containing a cavity lined with crystals or other minerals. |
| Geothermal | (adj) of, relating to, or using the natural heat produced inside of the earth. |
| aerial | (adj) performed in the air; performed by an airplane or trapeze artist. |
| aerodynamic | (adj) of or having a shape that reduces the drag from air moving past. |
| aerobic | (adj) strengthening the heart and lungs by making them work hard for several minutes or more (a type of excercise). |
| pyrotechnics | (n) a bright display of fireworks. |
| pyromania | (n) a mental disorder that makes people have a strong desire to set fires. |
| pyroclastic | (adj) relating to or consisting of fragments of rock erupted by a volcano. |
| Geography | When I was in ______________ class, my teacher showed us where Egypt is located. |
| Geode | When I was on the riverbank, I found a really cool _________. When I cracked it open, the rock's insides shimmered. |
| Aerial | My dad took me to see the _________ show at the circus where performers flew through the air. |
| Aerodynamic | Bobby's paper airplane flew further than everyone else's because of its ____________________________ design. |
| Aerobic | My PE teacher made us do an __________ exercise today, and I thought I'd pass out! |
| Aerate | Many farmers must ______ their fields in order to get oxygen to the roots of plants. |
| Pyrotechnics | On the 4th of July, my family goes to see the ___________ show to celebrate our countries independence. |
| Pyromania | Chester was suffering from __________ when he caught the fire station on fire. |
| Pyroclastic | My family and I went to visit the volcanos in Hawaii, and I brought home a few _________________ rocks. |