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| adobe |
a type of clay traditionally used as a building material by Native Americans and later Spanish colonists in the Southwest |
The Hohokam made their homes from adobe, which helped them stay cool during the day and warm at night. |
| archaeologist |
a scientist who looks for and studies artifacts |
Archaeologists have found remains that show people may have reached the tip of South America. |
| civilization |
a culture that has developed complex systems of government, education, and religion. Civilizations usually have large populations with many people living in cities. |
The Maya civilization created a calendar. |
| glacier |
a large mass of ice |
The ship was damaged after it ran into a glacier. |
| irrigation |
a method of supplying dry land with water through a series of ditches and pipes |
Farmers use irrigation to water their crops. |
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