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Chapter 1 SS Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| flow resource | a resource the comes back without human help |
| glacier | a huge area of ice that covers land and moves slowly |
| natural resource | a material in the environment that people can use |
| nonrenewable resource | a resource that cannot be replaced |
| plateau | a high, flat area raised above the surrounding land |
| region | a large area with common features |
| renewable resource | a resource that can be replaced after it is used |
| archaeologist | someone who uses artifacts to study the way of life of people from long ago |
| artifact | a handmade object |
| culture | the way of life of a group of people. It includes language, beliefs, and customs |
| migrate | to move to a new place to live |
| prehistoric | before the time when people wrote |
| clan | a group of related families |
| conflict | a disagreement |
| shaman | a religious leader |
| totem | a special symbol |
| wampum | shells or beads that were strung together into belts |
| wigwam | a dome-shaped hut made with bark, leaves, and arched poles |
| colony | a settlement ruled by another country |
| surveyor | a person who measures land |
| treaty | a formal agreement between nations |