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Module 1 Vocab QUIZ
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Culture | beliefs, customs, and traditions of a specific group of people. |
| Geography | the study of the earth's physical and cultural features |
| Landforms | the natural features of the land's surface |
| Climate | the average weather conditions in an area over a long period of time |
| History | the study of the past |
| Archaeology | the study of the past based on what people left behind |
| Economy | a system for producing and distributing goods, and services |
| Scarcity | not enough resources to meet people's needs |
| Profit | the money an individual or business has left after paying expenses |
| Trade | the action of buying and selling goods and services. |
| Wealth | the total value of all possessions someone or a country has |
| Geography | the study of the earth's physical and cultural features |
| Environment | all the living and nonliving things that affect life in an area |
| Constitution | |
| Democracy | the people elect officials to act on their behalf. |
| Tax | a charge people pay to the government |
| Bill of Rights | The first ten amendments to the Constitution |
| Civics | The study of citizenship and government |
| Government | the governing body of a nation, state, or community. |