Ancient Civilizations of North America Vocabulary

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Archeologist

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A social scientist who studies the past by looking at artifacts people have left behind.

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Economy

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The way people use resources to meet their needs and wants.

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Geography

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The study of natural and human features of Earth's surface, and its climate and life forms.

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History

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The study of the past.

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Landbridge

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A wider land connection between otherwise separate areas, over which animals and plants can cross and colonize new lands.

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Marine

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Related to the sea or sea transport.

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Political Science

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The study of how government works.

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Theory

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A formal idea to explain something.