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wcch1vocab
Chapter 1 vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| primary source | What is a description of an event by someone who witnessed or lived through that event? |
| secondary source | This is a source created by people who were not present at an event. |
| point of view | This is an idea held by a person or group that cause them to take a side on an issue. |
| bias | What is unreasoned, emotional judgment about people and events called? |
| frame of reference | What are experiences and cultural and historical factors that influence a person or group at a specific time? |
| cause | This is the first event or person that makes something happen. |
| effect | What is the result of a cause called? |
| inference | This is a conclusion that is formed using information that is not stated directly. |
| plagiarism | What is the presentation of the ideas or words of another person as your own without offering credit to that person? |
| bibliography | This is a list of books, articles, and other sources used in research. |
| geography | What is the study of Earth and its peoples, places, and environment? |
| relative location | This is the location of one place compared to another place. |
| absolute location | What is the exact location of something? |
| latitude | These are the lines on a map that run east to west. |
| longitude | What are the lines on a map that run north to south? |
| Equator | This is a line of latitude that runs around the middle of Earth. |
| Prime Meridian | What is the starting point for measuring longitude? |
| environment | This is the natural surroundings of a place. |
| climate | What is the average weather in an area over a long period of time called? |
| resource | What is the material that can be used to produce crops or other products? |
| hemisphere | What is each half of Earth called? |
| key | This is the feature on a map that explains the symbols, colors, and lines on a map. |
| compass rose | What is the feature on a map that shows direction? |
| scale | What is the relationship between distances on the map and on Earth? |
| thematic map | This is the map that shows specialized information. |
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