Definitions
What is history?
the study of the past
What is a compass?
an instrument used for navigation (to tell you where to go)
What is a society?
a group of people who share common traditions
What is a glacier?
a large mass of ice
Name one island
Hawaii, Bora Bora, Japan, etc
What is culture?
the shared beliefs, values, customs, behaviors, and artifacts that characterize a group or society.
What is trading?
exchange of goods and services between parties without using money
What is a map legend?
it tells you what the symbols on a map mean
What is a plateau?
large, flat area of land that rises sharply above the surrounding land on at least one side
What is a gulf?
a large part of an ocean or sea that extends into the land
bones, impression of plants or animals
Example of: Resources
food, water, crops, etc
What is geography?
the study of Earth's physical features, human societies, and the spatial relationships between them
What does a volcano do?
Erupt!
What is a desert?
a large, dry area of land that receives very little rainfall and has very few plants
What is an artifact?
an object made or used by humans
What is CE?
Common Era, time after Jesus' death
What is climate?
the weather conditions in a certain area over a long period of time
How many oceans are there?
5
one example of a desert
The Sahara, Arizona, etc
What is an era?
A period of time
What is a custom?
a traditional habit
Example of: Ritual
blowing out candles, singing happy birthday
What is a valley?
A valley is a low-lying area of land surrounded by higher features like hills or mountains
BONUS What is a peninsula?
a piece of land that sticks out into the water and connects to a larger mainland on only one side