| A | B |
| archaeology | the study of the past based on what people left behind |
| region | an area with one or more common features |
| environment | Made up of all living and nonliving things that affect life in an area |
| climate | weather conditions over a long period of time |
| resources | Materials found in the earth needed and valued by people |
| landforms | the natural features of the land's surface |
| culture | The knowledge, beliefs, and customs of a group of people |
| geography | The study of the earth's physical and cultural features |
| fossil | A part or imprint of something that was once alive |
| artifacts | Objects created and used by humans |