Chapter 1 Vocabulary

The story of the successes and failures from the past that shaped our world today.

• history

• geography

• human geography

• physical geography

The study of our surroundings. The physical features that describe places on Earth.

• history

• geography

• human geography

• physical geography

Characteristics that include languages spoken, customs practiced, and belief systems.

• history

• geography

• human geography

• physical geography

Characteristics that include land forms, climate, vegetation, and other natural characteristics.

• history

• geography

• human geography

• physical geography

A process through which people with different opinions are able to reach decisions together that are agreed to and enforced.

• politics

• government

• trade

Made up of the people and institutions in a society that have the authority to make, carry out, and enforce laws, as well as settle disputes.

• politics

• government

• trade

The voluntary exchange of goods and services among people and countries.

• politics

• government

• trade