U.S. History Vocab. #1

What is the definition of - environment?

• the day-to-day atmospheric conditions of a specific place and time

• the result or consequence of an action or cause

• anything related to or characteristic of a city or town

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

What is the definition of - natural resources?

• encompasses the physical world and all its phenomena, including living organisms, landscapes, and the processes that occur naturally, without human intervention

• a political and economic system where the people collectively own or control the means of production

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

• an area on the Earth's surface that shares common characteristics, whether physical (like climate or landforms) or cultural (like language or history)

What is the definition of - adaptation?

• receiving something, such as a trait, characteristic, or property, from a previous owner or ancestor

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

• a step-by-step set of instructions for solving a problem or accomplishing a task

• the act of freeing someone from the control, restraint, or power of another, especially from bondage or parental authority

What is the definition of - adapt?

• to take something on, either by choice, or by legally making it one's own

• to influence or produce a change in something

• the result or consequence of an action or cause

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

What is the definition of - population?

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

• a variety of political stances that emphasize the idea of the "common people"

• the framework by which organisations are directed and controlled

• passages of laws that refine or define the constitution

What is the definition of - demography?

• a system of government by the whole population

• to give a practical exhibition or explanation

• the study of how populations change over time

• the official count of a population

What is the definition of - identity?

• of or for a particular person

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

• a set or category of things having some property or attribute in common

• the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles

What is the definition of - migrate?

• the moral principles that govern a person's or group's behavior

• a large-scale, organized resistance against an authority or government

• to clearly show or reveal something

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

What is the definition of - culture?

• an individual who purchases goods or services for personal use, not for business or resale

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

• a legally binding agreement between two or more parties that creates mutual obligations

• the long-term pattern of weather in a specific area

What is the definition of - morality?

• connecting with something bigger than oneself

• a concept in philosophy where people implicitly or explicitly agree to give up some individual freedoms in exchange for the benefits of living in a society

• a systematic process of acquiring knowledge about the natural world through observation, experimentation, and the development of testable explanations

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