Question

language development: word study
identify the choice that best answers the question.
the word thermometry contains the greek prefix thermo-, which means
elating to heat,\ and the greek suffix -metry. use your knowledge of these two word parts to choose the most likely definition of thermometry.
a. the measurement of temperature or heat
b. mathematical problems that involve heat measurements
c. a device that heats room - temperature fluids until they boil
d. a type of container that is made of a heat - resistant material

Explanation:

To determine the definition of "thermometry", we analyze the word parts. The prefix "thermo - " means "relating to heat", and the suffix "-metry" means "the process of measuring" (from common word - part knowledge, e.g., "geometry" relates to measuring earth/space, "barometry" to measuring pressure).

• Option A: "the measurement of temperature or heat" matches the combination of "thermo - " (heat - related) and "-metry" (measurement).
• Option B: The word "thermometry" does not imply mathematical problems, just measurement, so B is incorrect.
• Option C: "Thermometry" is not a device, so C is wrong.
• Option D: "Thermometry" is not a container, so D is incorrect.

Answer:

A. the measurement of temperature or heat