TXHIST Chap 1 & 2 Vocab

What is an aquifer?

• A body of rock and/or sediment that holds groundwater.

• A type of cloud that produces rain.

• A large body of saltwater.

• A type of soil that does not absorb water.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an aquifer?

• Holds groundwater.

• Made of rock and/or sediment.

• Produces rain.

• Can be unconfined or confined.

What is an escarpment?

• A flat area of land

• A long, steep slope, especially one at the edge of a plateau or separating areas of land at different heights

• A small hill

• A deep valley

What is a physical geographic feature?

• Any characteristic of the Earth's surface that was created by human activities.

• Any characteristic of the Earth's surface that was created by natural processes.

• Any characteristic of the Earth's surface that was created by animals.

• Any characteristic of the Earth's surface that was created by weather patterns.

What is a region?

• A spatial area of land that is unified by a common characteristic

• A type of government

• A type of animal habitat

• A type of economic system

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic that can unify a region?

• Political unity

• Linguistic unity

• Common climate patterns

• Different time zones

What does the term "indigenous" mean?

• Belonging to a foreign place

• Originating in a specific place or region

• Migrating from one place to another

• Living in urban areas

What is the definition of a nomad?

• Someone who stays in one place permanently.

• Someone who moves from place to place with no permanent home.

• Someone who lives in a city.

• Someone who travels only for vacations.

Which of the following best describes a nomad?

• A person who has a permanent residence.

• A person who travels for work but returns home.

• A person who moves from place to place with no permanent home.

• A person who lives in a rural area.

What is an artifact?

• A. A natural object found in the environment

• B. Anything created by humans which gives information about the culture of its creator and users

• C. A type of ancient animal fossil

• D. A modern technological device