| A | B |
| Environment | the land, air, water, plants, and animals in an area |
| Culture | the way of life of a group of people |
| Interdependence | the dependence of people on one another to meet their needs and wants |
| Port | a place where ships load and unload goods |
| Goods | things people buy and use |
| Transportation | the moving of people and goods from place to place |
| Technology | the tools and knowledge used to fulfill needs |
| Patrick Barry | a leader in Rochester's nursery industry |
| Ebenezer Allen | built the first flour mill on the Genesee River |
| St. Lawrence River | links Rochester to the Atlantic Ocean |