Question

The Greek root paleo means "ancient."

With the affix "-ist" added to the root word, what does paleontologist mean?

A.
the study of ancient fossils
B.
someone who studies ancient fossils
C.
the act of studying ancient forms of writing
D.
an ancient time period

Answer 1

B. someone who studies ancient fossils

The term "paleontologist" refers to a person who studies ancient life forms, especially through the examination of fossils.