History 2 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
an object created and used by humans
primary
an account of an event by someone who took part in or witnessed the event
secondary
information gathered by someone who did not take part in or witness an event
geography
the study of Earth’s physical and cultural features
landforms
the natural features of the land’s surface
climate
the average weather conditions in a certain area over a long period of time
environment
all the living and nonliving things that affect life in an area
region
an area with one or more features that make it different from surrounding areas
resources
the materials found on Earth that people need and value
