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What does the root word Aqua-, Aque-, Aqui mean?
What does the root word Aqua-, Aque-, Aqui mean?
- Fire
- Water (correct)
- Land
- Sky
What is an aquamarine?
What is an aquamarine?
The blue-green color of water or a blue-green gemstone.
What is an aquaplane?
What is an aquaplane?
A board pulled by a motor boat that a person stands on to skim over the water.
What is an aquarium?
What is an aquarium?
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What does aquatic mean?
What does aquatic mean?
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What is an aqueduct?
What is an aqueduct?
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What is an aquifer?
What is an aquifer?
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What does aqueous refer to?
What does aqueous refer to?
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What is an aquanaut?
What is an aquanaut?
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What is an aqualung?
What is an aqualung?
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What is Aquarius?
What is Aquarius?
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Study Notes
Aqua, Aque, Aqui Root
- Root meanings relate to "water"
Aquamarine
- Represents both a color and a gemstone
- Color: blue-green, reminiscent of water
- Birthstone for March
Aquaplane
- A recreational board used in water sports
- Pulled by a motorboat while standing to skim over the water
Aquarium
- A glass tank designed to host aquatic life
- Houses fish and other water-dwelling creatures
Aquatic
- Describes organisms that live or grow in water
- Also refers to sports performed in water settings
Aqueduct
- Engineering structure to transport water
- Comprises pipelines or channels spanning long distances
Aquifer
- Underground layer of water-saturated sediment and rock
- Serves as a natural reservoir for groundwater
Aqueous
- Pertains to solutions where water acts as the solvent
Aquanaut
- Diver who specializes in long-term underwater exploration
- May live in submerged habitats for extended durations
Aqualung
- Breathing apparatus used by divers
- Enables underwater breathing for extended periods
Aquarius
- Zodiac constellation represented by a water bearer
- Covers the period from January 20th to February 18th
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