Uncovering the past Flashcards
A part or imprint of something that was once alive
Fossil
Objects created and used by humans
Artifacts
The study of the past
History
The study of the past, based on what people left behind
Archaeology
Ideas people hold and try to live by
Values
An account of an event created by someone who took part in or witnessed the event
Primary source
An account of an event created by someone who did not took part in or witness an event
Secondary source
The study of the Earth’s physical and cultural features
Geography
The study physical features and processes
Physical geography
Materials found in the Earth that people need and value
Resources
Characteristics
Features
An area with one or more features that make it different from surrounding areas
Region
All the living and nonliving things that affect life in an area
Environment
The study of people and the places where they live
Human geography