UNIT 3: EARTH, WIND, & FIRE

geography (n) - an area of study that deals with the location of countries, cities, rivers,mountains, lakes; the natural features such as rivers, mountains, of a placeThe astronauts gazed at the beautiful mountains, lakes, and rivers thatmade up Earth’s geography.

geothermal (adj) - of, relating to, or using the natural heat produced inside the Earth The geothermal energy from deep inside the Earth can be used to generate electricity.

aerial (adj) - performed in the air; performed by an airplaneWe were amazed by the aerial acrobatics of the circus performers.

aerodynamic (adj) - of or having a shape that reduces the drag from air moving pastAn airplane’s exterior must be aerodynamic in order to minimize resistance as it flies through the air.

aerobic (adj) - strengthening the heart and lungs by making them work hard for several minutes or more; using oxygenYour breathing rate will increase when performing aerobic activities such as running or swimming.

aerate (v) - to put air or a gas into something, such as soil or a liquidThe bubbles created by the aquarium pump helps aerate the water, whichprovides more oxygen for the fish.

pyrotechnics (n) - a bright display of fireworksThe show ended with pyrotechnics that lit up the night’s sky for miles.

pyromania (n) - a mental disorder that makes people have a strong desire to set firesThe fires were set by a mentally ill person suffering from pyromania.

pyroclastic (adj) - relating to or consisting of fragments of rock erupted by a volcanoThe pyroclastic flow of hot rock and gas traveled down the sides of the erupting volcano.

geode (n) - a rock containing a cavity lined with crystals or other mineral matterI admired the deep purple crystals that sparkled inside the geode.

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Earthair, atmosphereheat, fire

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geography

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geothermal

aerial

aerodynamic

aerobic

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pyrotechnics

pyromania

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DIRECTIONS: Complete the following sentences with the correct root word from your list. Each word will be used only once.

DIRECTIONS: Respond to the following statements by circling “Yes” or “No.”

3A: SENTENCE COMPLETION

3B: YES or NO?

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The exploded in the sky on the Fourth of July.

exercise will keep your heart and lungs healthy.

The heat surfaced at the Earth’s crust creating a natural hot spring that hikers could bathe in.

The fires were intentionally set by an arson with .

It’s hard to imagine from its plain exterior, but acontains such spectacular crystals inside.

Before planting their crops, the farmers the soil so that water and nutrients can move freely to the roots of the plants.

is important to understand when studying history since land formations affected where earlier settlers decided to live.

Cars that are have less wind resistance and will get better gas mileage.

rock can be found near volcanoes.

The plane took an picture of our school from the sky.

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Houses should be aerodynamic.

Fireworks is a synonym for pyrotechnics.

Geothermal energy is created in Earth’s atmosphere.

Pyroclastic rock is commonly found near volcanoes.

A geode is a solid rock.

Lifting weights is considered aerobic exercise.

Pyromania is extremely dangerous.

An aerial view is one from above.

Geography is the study of rocks and minerals.

If you aerate something you add water to it.

1. geography

2. geode

3. geothermal

4. aerial

5. aerodynamic

6. aerobic

7. aerate

8. pyrotechnics

9. pyromania

10. pyroclastic

a. mountains

a. fish

a. heat

a. above

a. resistant

a. jogging

a. pack

a. firefighter

a. disorder

a. geometric

b. minerals

b. hollow

b. solar

b. road

b. round

b. sleeping

b. condense

b. fireworks

b. damaging

b. volcanic

c. gravity

c. crystals

c. Earth

c. flying

c. square

c. hiking

c. oxygenate

c. explosions

c. building

c. heat

d. rivers

d. solid

d. wind

d. floor

d. smooth

d. reading

d. freshen

d. sun

d. loving

d. organism

DIRECTIONS: Choose two words that BEST explain or define the bold root word.3C: CHOOSE TWO

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DIRECTIONS: Circle the analogy that BEST matches the bold words.

3D: ANALOGIES

1. GEODE : CRYSTALSa) table : platesb) food : refrigeratorc) nest : eggsd) office : park

4. PYROMANIA : DESTRUCTIVEa) frightening : thunderb) fire : burnc) illness : disorderd) vacation : relaxing

7. AERATE : OXYGENATEa) find : loseb) resign : quitc) soil : waterd) seal : open

9. PYROCLASTIC : VOLCANICa) oceanic : marineb) solar : energyc) lava : islandd) magma : rocks

3. PYROTECHNICS : SPARKSa) ash : flamesb) water : firedc) small : larged) downpour : sprinkle

6. RUNNING : AEROBICa) walking : simpleb) surfing : skateboardc) science : biologyd) algebra : math

2. AERIAL : GROUNDa) land : waterb) acrobat : astronautc) air : skyd) plane : train

5. GEOTHERMAL : SOLARa) Earth : Sunb) windmill : fuelc) gas : electricityd) lava : magma

8. GEOGRAPHY : GEOLOGYa) rivers : mountainsb) minerals : valleyc) cities : rocksd) science : history

10. AERODYNAMIC : DRAGa) car : mobilityb) park : entertainmentc) blockage : flowd) dog : fur

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DIRECTIONS: Sort the words from this lesson into the table below. Then find additional words with the same roots and place them in the appropriate column/row.

DIRECTIONS: Answer the questions below.

3E: TIME TO EXPLORE

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3F: APPLY WHAT YOU KNOW

1. How are the words geothermal and pyroclastic related to each other?

3. How does aerobic activity affect your lungs, heart, and blood?

2. Why does a plane need to be aerodynamic?

4. Why is it helpful to aerate soil before planting?

5. Do you enjoy watching pyrotechnics? Why or why not?

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