| Term | Definition |
|---|
| Chronology | order of dates in which events happened |
| Primary Source | firsthand evidence, letters, interviews, diaries, offical records, tools, or photos |
| Secondary Source | created after the events;biography, encyclopedias, or history books |
| Credibility | truthfulness |
| Cause | makes an event happen |
| Effect | result of the cause |
| Geography | the study of the earth's physical and human features |
| Atlas | book of maps showing different parts of the world |
| Historical Atlas | has maps showing different parts of the world at different periods of history |
| Absolute Location | the exact spot of a place on the earth's suface |
| Relative Location | where a place is, compared with one or more places |
| Point of View | general attitude about people and life |
| Bias | unreasoned, emotional judgement about people and events |
| Place | What is it like |
| Location | Where is it |
| Human/Environment Interaction | what is the relationship between people and their surroundings |
| Movement | How do people in one area relate to people in other areas |
| Region | What common features bring geographical areas together |
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