Vocabulary Part 1
The study of past events
History
A drawing on a map showing direction
Compass Rose
A map that shows transportation routes in a specific region
Road Map
Name the continent we are currently on right now
North America
A first-hand account that provides direct evidence about an event
Primary Source
The study of the physical features of the earth and its atmosphere
Geography
The seven (7) biggest pieces of land on earth
Continent
A map that displays temperature, precipitation and pressure systems
Weather Map
Which continent has the largest population?
Asia
A document, text, or object that provides information about an event, but is created by someone who was not there
Secondary Source
The relationship between an action and its consequences
Cause and Effect
The imaginary line that divides the northern and southern hemisphere
Equator
A type of map that identifies cities, states, and countries.
Political Map
Which ocean is between North America and Europe?
Atlantic Ocean
The Constitution: Primary or Secondary
Primary
An object made by a human being, typically an item of cultural or historical interest.
Artifact
The average weather pattern over a long period of time
Climate
A map that shows the boundaries or settlements of an area at a particular point in time from the past
Historical Map
Name all 5 oceans
Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, Arctic, and Southern
An essay written by Mr. Cooper on the Cold War
Secondary
The study of human history through the digging of sites (Think Indiana Jones)
Archaeology
A natural feature of the earth's surface.
Landform
A map that shows data on one main subject or theme
Thematic Map
Name all 7 continents
Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe and Australia
A biography on Harriet Tubman
Secondary