| A | B |
|---|
| geography | the study of the physical features of the Earth and how it affects people |
| anthropology | the study of human societies, cultures and their development |
| adapt | to make something suitable for a new use |
| Mesoamerica | cultural area in north america; includes central america |
| resources | physical material from Earth that people need and value |
| latitude | distance north or south of the Equator |
| alter | to change |
| climate | weather conditions in a particular location over a period of many years |
| longitude | distance east or west of the Prime Meridian |
| culture | way of life of a group of people who share similar beliefs and customs |
| archaeology | the study of ancient peoples |
| region | an area of land that has common features |
| nomadic | living by traveling place to place |
| matrilineal | tracing decent through the maternal line |
| oral tradition | traditions passed down through word of mouth without written instruction |
| diversity | differing from one another |
