Question

sort the words according to the meanings of their shared roots.
study
protect
meteorology
preservatives
conserve
conservation
reserve
biology

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze word roots:

• For "study" (related to scientific study): "meteorology" (study of weather), "biology" (study of life) share the root meaning of study.
• For "protect" (related to preservation/conservation): "preservatives" (substances to protect), "conserve" (to protect), "reserve" (to protect/keep), "conservation" (act of protecting) share the root meaning of protection.

Answer:

• study: meteorology, biology
• protect: preservatives, conserve, reserve, conservation