This image is a reference sheet for science vocabulary. It doesn't ask a specific question, but it teaches you how to understand big science words by breaking them into smaller parts called
prefixes,
root words, and
suffixes.
Here is a summary of the meanings shown on the cards to help you with your studies:
Numbers & Amounts
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Bi- / Duo-: Two (like a bicycle)
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Oct-: Eight (like an octopus)
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Poly-: Many
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Uni-: One
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Micro-: Small
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Omni-: All
Nature & Earth
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Geo- / Terr-: Earth or land
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Hydro- (implied by context often, though not explicitly listed as a main card here, *Aqua* is similar): Water
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Bio-: Life or living things
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Eco-: Environment/Home
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Atmo-: Vapor or air
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Chlor-: Green (like plants)
Actions & States
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Photo-: Light
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Therm-: Heat
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Noct-: Night
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Hibern-: Winter (sleeping through winter)
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Grav-: Heavy
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Vor-: Eat
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Spher-: Ball or round shape
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Orb-: Circle or ring
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Foli-: Leaf
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Radi-: Ray (like sunlight)
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Fract-: Break
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Mis-: Wrong or incorrect
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Re-: Again
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Sub-: Under or below
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Alto-: High
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Circum- / Circa-: Around or about
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Aster- / Astr-: Star
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Agri-: Field or soil
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Hort-: Garden
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Digit-: Finger or toe
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of science prefix and suffix worksheet.
