| A | B |
|---|
| landforms | physical features that help define them as a physical region |
| rocky mountains | stretch from alaksa to mexico |
| andes mountains | in south america |
| foothills | low hills at a base of a moutain that recieves water from the streams and melting snow that spill off |
| topograpys | physical features on earths surface |
| isthmus | narrow strip of land |
| elevation | the height above sea level |
| mississippi river | longest river in north america |
| precipitation | rain,snow, or sleet that falls from clouds |
| mount waialeale | located on the island of kauai |
| climate | is usual weather pattern of an area over a long period of time |
| archaeologists | scientists who search for traces of peoples from the past |
| maize | the first corn |
| culture | the way of life people follow to satisfy there needs and wants |
| cliff dewllers | native americans who built houses on mountains |
| adobe | building material |
| pueblos | built of stone timber and adobe bricks |
| shamans | were religious leaders |
| totem poles | tall wooden post for carvings of faces |
| potlatch | a feast at which the host gave valuable gifts |
| tepees | cone shaped tents |
| terraces | leveled off strips of land so that they could farm |
| hieroglyphs | pictures or symbols |
| tribute | tax that could be payed in good or work |
| monarchs | kings or queens |
| sagas | norse legends |
| serfs | landless peasants |
| navigation | the science of piloting ships |
| caravel | a portugese sturdy ship |
| colony | settlement made in another land |
