Unit 1 Social Studies Terms

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canal

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A man-made waterway

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clan

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A big family who are connected to you by shared traditions, beliefs, or history

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geography

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The study of Earth and everything on it

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natural resources

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Things in nature that people use

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physical features

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Natural parts of the Earth’s surface

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physical map

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Map that shows natural features of the Earth

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plateau

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A large area of high and fairly flat land.

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political map

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Map that shows boundaries of countries, states, and cities

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symbolize

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Pictures, shape, or object used to represent something else

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wampum

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A bead made from shells that was used to make belts.