Uncovering the past Flashcards

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A part or imprint of something that was once alive

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Fossil

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2
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Objects created and used by humans

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Artifacts

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3
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The study of the past

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History

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4
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The study of the past, based on what people left behind

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Archaeology

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5
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Ideas people hold and try to live by

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Values

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6
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An account of an event created by someone who took part in or witnessed the event

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Primary source

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7
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An account of an event created by someone who did not took part in or witness an event

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Secondary source

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8
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The study of the Earth’s physical and cultural features

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Geography

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9
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The study physical features and processes

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Physical geography

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10
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Materials found in the Earth that people need and value

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Resources

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11
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Characteristics

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Features

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12
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An area with one or more features that make it different from surrounding areas

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Region

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13
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All the living and nonliving things that affect life in an area

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Environment

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14
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The study of people and the places where they live

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Human geography

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