1. h2o
Root vocabulary Week 30

2. Hydr
Greek-Water
Aqua/aqu
Latin-water
Mar/mer
Latin- sea

3. People who do not drink enough liquid will dehydrate their system.
(v) - to lose water or moisture; to become dry
People who do not drink enough liquid will dehydrate their system.

4. hydroelectric
(adj) - related to electricity that is made from the energy of falling water
The Hoover dam helps generate hydroelectric power for cities in Nevada, Arizona, and California.

5. 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
To put out a fire, the fire department will hook their hoses to the hydrant for water.

6. aquatic Fish live in an aquatic environment.
(adj) - living or taking place in water
Fish live in an aquatic environment.

7. aqueduct
(n) - a channel that has been built to carry water over long distances
Jack visited the remains of a Roman aqueduct which was used to carry water from distant sources into the city.

8. The aquarium in the front hallway is full of beautiful fish.
(n) - a glass tank or bowl in which fish or other aquatic animals live
The aquarium in the front hallway is full of beautiful fish.

9. aquifer
(n) - an underground layer of rock that water continually moves through
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When the well runs dry, it will be because the aquifer no longer carries water.

10. Marine life of plants and animals exists in the sea.
(adj) - related to the sea; existing in or produced by the sea
Marine life of plants and animals exists in the sea.

11. It can be exciting to see the variety of boats docked in the marina.
(n) - a small harbor where small boats can dock
It can be exciting to see the variety of boats docked in the marina.

12. maritime
(adj) - on or near the sea
The school group went on a field trip near the ocean to a maritime port.