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SS Ch. 1
5th Grade Social Studies Ch. 1 Vocabulary
Term | Definition |
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territory | area of land controlled and protected by another nation |
tributary | A stream or river that flows into a larger river or lake |
region | area with common features that set it apart from other areas |
climate | Overall weather in an area over a long period of time |
latitude | Imaginary lines used to measure distance north and south of the equator |
longitude | Imaginary lines used to measure distance east and west of the prime meridian |
technology | The use of scientific discoveries to solve a problem or complete a task |
eras | A period in history |
chronology | The order in which events occur |
credibility | Trustworthiness, believability |
point of view | How a person sees the world |
Primary source | Document or object created during the time being studied |
secondary source | An account of an event written by someone who did not witness it |
compass rose | The compass rose shows the cardinal and intermediate directions on a map |
map scale | The map scale shows the relationship between distances on a map and distances on earth |
map key or map legend | Gives the meaning of the colors and symbols on a map |
landform | A natural feature of the earth's surface |
Physical geography | The branch of geography dealing with natural features and processes |
political boundaries | Dividing lines between countries, states, provinces, counties and cities. Created by people to separate areas governed by different groups |