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History
Term | Definition |
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Ice Age | A period of time with extreme cold temperatures allowing much of Earth’s water to be frozen into ice chunks (glaciers). |
Glacier | A slow moving mass of ice that can carry rocks from previous time periods. |
Relic | an object of historical interest that survived from a previous time, like bones or teeth. |
Geologist | scientist that study the history of an area by studying rocks and land features |
Artifact | an object made by a human being that is of historical or cultural interest. For instance: tools or weapons |
Prehistoric | a period of time before written records |
History | the recording and explanation of past events |
Archeologist | A scientist who studies history by analyzing remains and objects of the past |
Primary Source | original documents made at the time in history being studied. This can be a diary, an object, or a drawing |
Secondary Source | a document created after the time being studied. This can be a research article, a book, or a drawing. |