Wit & Wisdom Module 2 Vocabulary

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What is a large flat area of grassland called?

Back

prairie

Front

What term describes someone who goes to live in a new place?

Back

settler

Front

What does it mean to have an impact?

Back

To cause change.

Front

What is a group of people with the same background, language, and culture called?

Back

tribe

Front

What does it mean to be nomadic?

Back

Moving from place to place without keeping a home in one place.

Front

What is the significance of a prairie in an ecosystem?

Back

Prairies support diverse plant and animal life and play a crucial role in carbon storage.

Front

How does a settler influence the culture of a new area?

Back

Settlers can introduce new customs, languages, and agricultural practices, impacting the local culture.

Front

What are some examples of impacts that can result from human activity?

Back

Deforestation, urbanization, pollution, and climate change.

Front

What are the characteristics of a tribe?

Back

Shared language, culture, traditions, and often a common ancestry.

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What are the advantages of a nomadic lifestyle?

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Flexibility in resource use, adaptability to environmental changes, and cultural richness.