Uncovering the Past Flashcards
history
the study of the past
culture
the knowledge, beliefs, customs, and values of a group of people
archaeology
the study of the past based on what people left behind
fossil
a part or imprint of something that was once alive
artifacts
objects created by and used by humans
primary source
an account of an event created by someone who took part in or witnessed the event
secondary source
information gathered by someone who did NOT take part in or witness an event
geography
the study of the earth’s physical and cultural features
environment
all the living and nonliving things that affect life in an area
landforms
the natural features of the land’s surface
climate
the pattern of weather conditions in a certain area over a long period of time
region
an area with one or more features that make it different from surrounding areas
resources
materials found in the earth that people need and value
