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UNIT 1: JUST ADD WATER Root Word Meaning Origin hydr water Greek aqua/aqu water Latin mar...

UNIT 1: JUST ADD WATER Root Word Meaning Origin hydr water Greek aqua/aqu water Latin mar/mer sea Latin dehydrate (v) - to lose water or moisture; to become dry Running a marathon without drinking water will likely dehydrate a runner. hydroelectric (adj) - related to electricity that is made from the energy of falling water Water that is released from the Bonneville Dam turns many turbines, large wheels, and makes hydroelectric energy. hydrant (n) - an upright pipe with a spout, nozzle, or other outlet, usually in the street, for drawing water from a main pipe, especially for fighting fires The firefighters hooked up a large hose to the fire hydrant and started to spray the burning house with water. aquatic (adj) - living or taking place in water Water polo is my favorite aquatic sport. aqueduct (n) - a channel that has been built to carry water over long distances Our drinking water is carried from the mountains through large aqueducts until it finally makes its way to us. aquarium (n) - a glass tank or bowl in which fish or other aquatic animals live He loved to sit and watch the fish swim back and forth in the aquarium. aquifer (n) - an underground layer of rock that water continually moves through The homesteaders dug their well right over the aquifer in order to get a clean and steady supply of water. marine (adj) - related to the sea; existing in or produced by the sea The oil spill near the Gulf Coast harmed many marine animals and plants. marina (n) - a small harbor where small boats can dock We looked out at the marina, watching the sail boats come and go. maritime (adj) - on or near the sea The Chesapeake Bay is known for its maritime industries such as fishing and crabbing. © M. Tallman 2013 Get to the Root of It! ~ Book 1