 | Term | Definition |
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history |
the study of the past |
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culture |
the knowledge, beliefs, customs, and values of a group of people |
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archaeology |
the study of the past based on what people left behind |
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fossil |
a part or imprint of something that was once alive |
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artifacts |
objects created and used by humans |
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primary source |
an acoount of an event created by someone who took part in or witnessed an event |
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secondary source |
information gathered by someone who did not take part in or witness an event |
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values |
ideas that people hold dear and try to live by |
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geography |
the study of the Earth's physical and cultural features |
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landforms |
the natural features of the land surface |
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climate |
the pattern of weather conditions ina certain area over a long period of time |
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enviroment |
includes all the living and non-living things that affect life in an area |
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region |
an area with one or more features that make it different from surrounding areas |
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resources |
materials found in the Earth that people need and value |
