Social Studies 20 Words to Know

Guess what? We've found an imprint of something that was once roaming the Earth! What do we call these cool remains?

• petrify

• fossil

• ancient

• subject

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

• Civilization

• Culture

• Social Structure

• Tiers

Imagine you're a detective, but instead of solving crimes, you're uncovering history! You find a clue, but it's not from someone who was there. It's like getting hints from an encyclopedia or textbook. What kind of source is this?

• history

• primary source

• first-hand

• secondary source

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

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

• anthropology

• geometry

• history

• geography

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

• Precipitation

• Patterns

• Climate

• Climate change

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?

• landform

• resources

• region

• earth

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?

• region

• features

• organisms

• environment

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

• resources

• environment

• landforms

• seaway

Guess what? Our planet is like a treasure chest, filled with cool stuff like minerals and gold that we all love and use! What do we call these precious goodies?

• resources

• landforms

• waterways

• artifacts