SCAPE Vocabulary, Days 1-4

Culture

• Connected to the way of life for people.

• A type of food that is popular in a region.

• A style of music that originated in the 20th century.

• A form of government used in many countries.

Setting

• Connected to geography.

• A type of character development.

• The main conflict of the story.

• The author's writing style.

Traits

• Religion, language, ideas, food, customs, celebrations, art, sports, beliefs, and lifestyles that define and reflect a culture.

• Only the food and customs of a society.

• The geographical location of a culture.

• The historical events that shaped a culture.

Economy

• Connected to money.

• A type of government system.

• A measure of physical health.

• A form of entertainment.

Modify

• To change the physical environment.

• To create a new environment.

• To destroy existing structures.

• To observe environmental changes.

Politics

• Connected to the government.

• A form of entertainment.

• A type of cuisine.

• A scientific discipline.

Adaptations

• Desalinize water, air conditioning, and a variety of clothes.

• Using solar panels for energy efficiency.

• Implementing recycling programs in communities.

• Creating urban gardens for local food production.

Physical processes

• Earthquakes can cause a tsunami.

• Earthquakes are always harmless.

• Earthquakes only occur underwater.

• Earthquakes have no effect on property.

About the History

• Connected to events in the past.

• A study of future predictions.

• An analysis of current trends.

• A collection of fictional stories.

Cultural diffusion

• The spread of cultural beliefs and activities, generally due to travel, trade, or war.

• The isolation of cultural practices within a single community.

• The complete eradication of one culture by another.

• The blending of different cultures into a single homogeneous culture.