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Select the best definition for the word "cyclometer"
Hint: the root word "cyclo" means circle or wheel.
We are told in the problem that "cyclo" means circle or wheel. "Meter" means to measure something. Thus the correct answer is, "A device that measures how many times a wheel turns. ".
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What does the root word "graph" mean?
Hint: a telegraph was a way to send and write letters to someone far away.
The root word "graph" means to write or draw.
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What does the root word "scope" mean?
Hint: A telescope is a tool that is used to look at something that is far away.
The root word "scope" means "to look at or observe".
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What does the root “photo” mean?
Hint: A photograph is a picture made using light.
The root “photo” means light.
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What does the root “phon” mean?
Hint: A xylophone is a musical instrument.
The root “phon’ means sound.
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What does the root “meter” mean?
Hint: A cyclometer is a tool that measures how many times a wheel spins.
The root “meter” means to measure.
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What does the root “geo” mean?
Hint: Geography the study of the physical features of the Earth.
The root “geo” means earth or rock.
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What does the root “tele” mean?
Hint: A telescope is a tool used to look at something far away.
The root “tele” means far away.
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What does the root “vis” mean?
Hint: A television is a machine that uses signals sent from far away to make pictures and sound people can watch.
The root “vis” means to see.
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What does the root “scribe” mean?
Hint: Transcribe means to write down something that is said.
The root “scribe” means to write.
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What does the root “auto” mean?
Hint: Autograph means to sign your own name.
The root “auto” means own or self.
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