Greek & Latin Roots - Unit 3: Earth, Wind, Fire | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

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Roots: Geo, Aer, Pyr

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Root that means earth

Geo

15

Root that means air/atmosphere

Pyr

10

Root that means heat/fire

Pyr

5

(n) an area of study that deals with the location of countries, cities, rivers, mountains, lakes

geography

20

(n) the natural features (such as rivers, mountains, etc.) of a place

geograph

25

(n) a rock containing a cavity lined with crystals or other mineral matter

geode

25

(n) the only vocabulary word that could look like a piece of poop (this one's for Aubree :))

geode

15

(adj) of, relating to, or using the natural heat produced inside the earth

geothermal

10

(adj) performed in the air

aerial

5

(adj) performed by an airplane

aerial

20

(adj) of or having a shape that reduced the drag from air moving past

aerodynamic

25

(adj) strengthening the heart and lungs by making them work hard for several minutes

aerobic

15

(adj) using oxygen

aerobic

10

(v) to put air or a gas into something, such as a liquid or solid

aerate

5

(v) Mrs. Asensio's husband does this to their lawn each spring so that the plant's root get more air

aerate

20

(n) a bright display of fireworks

pyrotechnics

15