Social Studies 20 Words to Know

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What do we call the cool remains of something that was once roaming the Earth?

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fossil

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What's the secret sauce that includes the customs, beliefs, and achievements of a group of people?

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Culture

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What kind of source is it when you find a clue that is not from someone who was there, similar to hints from an encyclopedia or textbook?

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secondary source

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Imagine you're a detective! Which of these would be a firsthand account from someone who actually experienced the event? secondary source, primary source, artifact, relic

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primary source

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Time travel alert! 🕰️ Which field of study takes us back to explore past events?

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history

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What's the term for weather vibes in a place, but like, over a really long time?

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Climate

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Imagine you're an explorer! You've discovered an area that's totally unique compared to everything around it. What would you call this special place?

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region

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Imagine you're an explorer! In your journey, you encounter all the living and nonliving things that influence life in a mysterious area. What do you call this?

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environment

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Guess what? Mountains, deserts, and plains are all examples of what?

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landforms

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What do we call the precious goodies on our planet, like minerals and gold?

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resources