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FISK SS Ch. 1 Vocab

FISK SS Ch. 1 Vocabulary

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prehistory long period of time before people developed systems of writing and written language.
archaeology the study of past cultures through things that remain such as buildings, tools, or pottery.
archaeologist one who carefully uncovers the evidence or clues from the past.
artifacts objects made by people long ago.
migrate move
glaciers huge ice sheets
technology the way in which humans produce the items they use
domesticate to tame
harvest to gather
excavation site where archaeologists dig up artifacts
agriculture raising of plants and animals for human use
surplus an extra supply
nomads people who traveled from place to place without a permanent home
social divisions a group that does a certain type of work
climate the average weather conditions of a place over a long span of time
carbon dating a method of estimating the age of something after it has died.
culture the way in which individuals and groups react with their environment, including their technology, customs, beliefs, and art.
anthropology the study of how people have developed and live in cultural groups.
landform a natural feature of Earth's surface such as a valley, plain, hill, or mountain.
geography the study of the relationship between physical features, climate, and people.
diverse different
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