Greek root
aqua/hydr A latin/Greek root
The root “aqua” and “hydra” are is Latin/Greek for
water
aquatic living or found in or near water; relating to the plants or animals that live in water; done in or on water adjective
Knowledge Check! Can you think of any aquatic sports?
How many did you name?
aquifer a layer of rock or sand that can absorb and hold water noun
aqueduct a structure that look like a bridge, pipe, or channel that is used to bring water to an area noun
If you were born in March, this is your birthstone!
aquamarine a pale greenish-blue stone that is used in jewelry; a pale greenish blue color noun
hydrogen a chemical element that has no color or smell. It is the simplest, lightest, and most common element noun
hydraulic operated by the pressure of a fluid
adjective
hydrate to add water or moisture to something; to supply something with water
verb
hydrophobia a fear of water noun
aqua/hydr riddle
Use what you know about the root aqua and hydra to solve this riddle:
• I am red. • I am outside. • I help with emergencies.
What am I?
Did you guess…
aqua/hydr riddle
• • • •
Use what you know about the root aqua and hydra to solve this riddle: I am all different shapes and sizes. People keep me as a hobby. I can be salty or fresh. I am where fish live.
What am I?
Did you guess…
The root “aqua” and “hydra” are is Latin/Greek for
water
aquatic living or found in or near water; relating to the plants or animals that live in water; done in or on water adjective
Knowledge Check! Can you think of any aquatic sports?
How many did you name?
aquifer a layer of rock or sand that can absorb and hold water noun
aqueduct a structure that look like a bridge, pipe, or channel that is used to bring water to an area noun
If you were born in March, this is your birthstone!
aquamarine a pale greenish-blue stone that is used in jewelry; a pale greenish blue color noun
hydrogen a chemical element that has no color or smell. It is the simplest, lightest, and most common element noun
hydraulic operated by the pressure of a fluid
adjective
hydrate to add water or moisture to something; to supply something with water
verb
hydrophobia a fear of water noun
aqua/hydr riddle
Use what you know about the root aqua and hydra to solve this riddle:
• I am red. • I am outside. • I help with emergencies.
What am I?
Did you guess…
aqua/hydr riddle
• • • •
Use what you know about the root aqua and hydra to solve this riddle: I am all different shapes and sizes. People keep me as a hobby. I can be salty or fresh. I am where fish live.
What am I?
Did you guess…
