| A | B |
| History | the study of the past |
| Culture | the knowledge, beliefs, customs, and values of a group of people |
| Archaeology | the study of the past based n what people left behind |
| Fossil | a part or imprint of something that was once alive |
| Artifacts | objects created by and used by humans |
| Primary Source | an account of an event created by someone who took part in or witnessed the event |
| Secondary Source | information gathered by someone who did not take part in or witness an event |
| Geography | the study of the earth's physical and cultural features |
| Environment | all the living and nonliving things that affect life in an area |
| Landforms | the natural features of the land's surface |
| Climate | the pattern of weather conditions in a certain area over a long period of time |
| Region | an area with one or more features that make it different from surrounding areas |
| Resources | materials found in the earthe that people need and value |