Social Studies Vocab
What is Malleable?
Malleable means it bends very easily.
What happened to John Sutter after gold was discovered on his land?
After gold was discovered at Sutter’s Mill, people came to his land and ruined it while searching for gold. He lost his land and his dream of success.
What is a Forcula Bone?
Forcula Bone is also called a wishbone.
What are Omnivores?
Omnivores feed on both plants and meat.
What is the largest ocean on Earth?
The Pacific Ocean
What is a Settlement?
A settlement is a community of people living in a particular place.
What was the name of Mariano Vallejo's land?
Rancho Petaluma
What are Paleontologists?
Paleontologists are scientists who study the history of life on Earth through fossils.
What did a Brachiosaurus use its teeth for?
The Brachiosaurus used its spoon-shaped teeth to eat leaves from trees.
Who was the first President of the United States?
George Washington
Who were the Californios?
The Californios were wealthy landowners who came to California.
What happened during the California Gold Rush?
Many people came to California to search for gold.
What are Fossils?
Fossils are the remains of plants and animals found in rocks.
What is an impression fossil?
An impression fossil is a detailed outline or imprint of an organism left in a rock.
What do we call water that falls from the sky in drops?
Rain
What is a rancho?
A rancho is a large cattle ranch.
What did it mean when someone said they were “going to see the elephant” during the Gold Rush?
"Going to see the elephant" meant that people were taking a big risk by traveling to California to look for gold.
What are Carnivores?
Carnivores feed on meat.
What are some ways that fossils can be preserved?
Fossils can be preserved in different ways, such as being trapped in sap or ice, or by leaving a mold or cast after the organism decays.
How many sides does a hexagon have?
6
Who was Mariano Vallejo?
A general in the Mexican army
How is gold used in today’s world?
Gold is used in many things today, like computers, phones, and even in space. It's very good at letting electricity travel through it, and it helps protect things from heat in space.
What are herbivores?
Herbivores feed on plants
What is a body fossil?
A body fossil is the actual remains of an organism, like its bones, teeth, claws, or shells.
What colors do you mix together to make green?
Blue and yellow