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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Word “Helio” Refers To?
A
Earth
B
Mars
C
Sun
D
Juputer
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -helio-a combining form meaning “sun, ‘’ used in the formation of compound words: heliolatry. Also especially before a vowel, heli-.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Latin word for Sun is “sol, ‘’ which is the main adjective for all things Sun-related: solar. Helios, the Sun god in ancient Greek mythology, lends his name to many Sun-related terms as well, such as heliosphere and helioseismology.

Detailed explanation-3: -Helios, (Greek: “Sun”) in Greek religion, the sun god, sometimes called a Titan. He drove a chariot daily from east to west across the sky and sailed around the northerly stream of Ocean each night in a huge cup.

Detailed explanation-4: -From helios comes the modern English prefix helio-, meaning “pertaining to the Sun", used in compounds word such as heliocentrism, aphelion, heliotropium, heliophobia (fear of the sun) and heliolatry ("sun-worship").

Detailed explanation-5: -The sun represents life but it’s also known to typify energy, power, positivity, and clarity. The sun is a natural force that’s outside of our control, but it also illuminates the world around us, helps living creatures navigate the planet, and sustains many essential ecosystems.

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