Question

how would a student justify inferring that indigenous means originating in a particular region?
the word root gen means earth, and the suffix ous meanssomeone who does something.
the word root gen means birth, and the suffix ous means having the quality of something.
the word root gen means body, and the suffix ous means the state or condition of something.
the word root gen means rule, and the suffix ous means being filled up with something.

Explanation:

The word - root "gen" means "birth", and when combined with the suffix " - ous" which means "having the quality of something", it can be inferred that "indigenous" means originating (linked to birth) in a particular region. The other interpretations of the root and suffix are incorrect.

Answer:

The word root "gen" means "birth," and the suffix " - ous" means "having the quality of something."