| Term | Definition |
| migration | a move of a large number of people or animals |
| environment | all the physical surroundings in a place, including land, water, animals, plants, and climate |
| natural resources | useful materials found in nature, including water, vegetation, animals, and minerals |
| culture | a people's way of living, including beliefs, customs, food, dwellings, and clothing |
| cultural region | an area in which a group of people share a similar culture and language |
| buffalo | an animal whose meat, bones, and skin were used as food, clothing, and tools. |