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Unit 3: Greek Roots-Science
ANSWER KEY
Highlight the Greek root in each word. If you rather complete
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Word
1
Part of Speech
Definition
cosmos
noun
macrocosm
noun
2
cosmology
noun
the branch of astronomy that deals
with the general structure and
evolution of the universe.
3
cosmic
adjective
4
microcosm
noun
characteristic of the cosmos or its
phenomena: cosmic events.
a little world; a world in miniature
(opposed to macrocosm).
5
6
cosmonaut
thermal
noun
adjective
geothermal
adjective
7
thermometer
noun
8
thermos
noun
9 thermodynamic
10 thermonuclear
adjective
adjective
11
physical
adjective
physician
noun
a complete, orderly, harmonious
system.
the great world or universe; the
universe considered as a whole
(opposed to microcosm).
a Russian or Soviet astronaut.
pertaining to, or caused by heat or
temperature
of or pertaining to the internal heat of
the earth.
an instrument for measuring
temperature
a vacuum bottle or similar container
lined with an insulating material,
such as polystyrene, to keep liquids
hot or cold.
using or producing heat.
Relating to the fusion of atomic nuclei
at high temperatures or to the energy
produced in this way.
of, relating to, or resembling
material things or nature: the
physical universe
a person who is legally qualified to
practice medicine; doctor of
medicine.
12 physics
noun
13 astrophysics
noun
14 physique
noun
15 physiology
noun
16 atmosphere
noun
biosphere
noun
17 chromosphere
noun
18 ionosphere
noun
19 stratosphere
noun
20 troposphere
noun
the science that deals with matter,
energy, motion, and force.
the branch of astronomy that deals
with the physical properties of
celestial bodies and with the
interaction between matter and
radiation in the interior of celestial
bodies and in interstellar space.
physical or bodily structure,
appearance, or development: the
physique of an athlete.
the branch of biology dealing with the
functions and activities of living
organisms and their parts, including
all physical and chemical processes.
the gaseous envelope surrounding
the earth; the air.
the part of the earth's crust, waters,
and atmosphere that supports life.
a gaseous envelope surrounding a
star.
the region of the earth's atmosphere
between the stratosphere and the
exosphere, consisting of several
ionized layers and extending from
about 50 to 250 miles (80 to 400 km)
above the surface of the earth.
the region of the upper atmosphere
extending upward from the
troposphere to about 30 miles (50
km) above the earth, characterized
by little vertical change in
temperature.
the lowest layer of the atmosphere, 6
miles (10 km) high in some areas
and as much as 12 miles (20 km)
high in others, within which there is a
steady drop in temperature with
increasing altitude and within which
nearly all cloud formations occur and
weather conditions manifest
themselves.