Uncovering the Past Sect 2 Vocab

the study of the physical features of the earth and its atmosphere, and of human activity as it affects and is affected by these, including the distribution of populations and resources, land use, and industries.

• Geography

• Land forms

• Climate

• Environment

a natural feature of the earth's surface.

• Geography

• Land form

• Climate

• Environment

the weather conditions prevailing in an area in general or over a long period.

• Geography

• Land Form

• Climate

• Environment

the surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates.

• Geography

• Climate

• Land form

• Environment

an area or division, especially part of a country or the world having definable characteristics but not always fixed boundaries.

• Environment

• Region

• Resource

• Climate

a stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively

• Resource

• Region

• Environment

• Climate

Study of the past

• History

• Culture

• Region

• Yesterday

umbrella term which encompasses the social behavior and norms found in human societies, as well as the knowledge, beliefs, arts, laws, customs, capabilities, and habits of the individuals in these groups

• History

• Culture

• Climate

• Region

the study of human history and prehistory through the excavation of sites and the analysis of artifacts and other physical remains.

• Geology

• Geography

• Archaeology

• Astronomy

an object made by a human being, typically an item of cultural or historical interest.

• Old stuff

• Artifact

• History