U.S. History Vocab. #1

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demography

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the study of how populations change over time

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identity

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the group of characteristics and qualities a person uses to describe himself or herself

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migrate

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to move from one place and establish a home in a new place

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adaptation

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the process where organisms change or adjust to better suit their environment

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population

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the total number of people who live in an area, country, or region

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adapt

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to change or adjust something to make it suitable for a new situation or purpose

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culture

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a people’s way of life, including beliefs, customs, food, dwellings, and clothing

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environment

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all of the physical surroundings in a place, including land, water, animals, plants, and climate

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natural resources

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useful material found in nature, including water, vegetation, animals, and minerals

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morality

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the human sense that an idea or action is good or bad