Question

read this sentence from the passage.
military airplanes, especially fighter jets, maneuver through
the air at various speeds, angles, and altitudes. (paragraph 1)
the word \altitude\ comes from the latin root alt, which means
\high.\ based on this, what is the meaning of the word altitudes
as it is used in this sentence?
a. flights
b. alternatives
c. heights
d. distances

Explanation:

We know the Latin root "alt" means "high". The word "altitudes" is related to this root. Option A "flights" refers to the act of flying, not related to "high". Option B "alternatives" means choices, not related. Option D "distances" is about how far apart, not about height. Option C "heights" matches the meaning of the root "alt" (high), so "altitudes" here means heights.

Answer:

C. heights