Unit 1 Vocab 1

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Geography

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The study of Earth’s places, spaces, environments, and the relationship between people and their environment.

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Culture

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The way of life for a group of people, including their beliefs, customs, and behaviors, that are passed down through generations.

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Technology

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The use of scientific knowledge to solve problems or achieve practical goals, both in industry and everyday life.

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Agriculture

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The science and practice of cultivating soil to grow crops and raise livestock to provide food, fiber, and other products for people to consume.

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Religion

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Belief in a god or gods and the activities and practices that are connected with that belief.

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Citizen

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A person who is a member of a country or political community and has certain rights and responsibilities as a result.

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Continent

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A large, continuous landmass that rises above sea level and is considered a collective region.

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Country

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Land that is controlled by a single government.

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County

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An area of a state or country that is larger than a city and has its own government to deal with local matters.

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Primary Source

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A document, object, or other work that provides firsthand information about an event, topic, or time period.