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History Chapter 1 vo

Histroy chapter 1 vocab

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Geography Study of the physical features of earth
Latitude Angular distance of a place north or south of the earths equator
Longitude Angular distance of a place east or west of the meridian
Natural Resources Materials or substances such as minerals, forests, water, and fertile land that occur in nature and can be used for economic gain
Irrigation Supply water to land to help growth, typically by means of channels
Cartographer The science/practice of drawing maps
Map Projection Estimate or forecast of a future situatuon
Thematic Map type of map or chart especially designed to show a particular theme connected with a specific geographic area
**Isthmus Narrow strip of land with sea on either side, forming a link between to larger areas of land
Elevation the action or fact of elevating or being elevated
Erosion Process of eroding or being eroded by wind, water, or other natural agents
*Tributary River or stream flowing into a larger river or lake
Weather State of the atmosphere at a place and time as regards to heat, cloudiness, dryness, sunshine, rain, ect.
Climate Weather conditions prevailing in an area in general or over a long time
Precipitation Rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls from the sky
Altitude Height of an object or point in relation to sea level or ground level
Primary Source First hand info about people or events
Secondary Source Second hand info about people or events
Authenticity Undisputed origin
Bias Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared to another
Artifact Object made by a human being
Archeology Study of human history and prehistory though the excavation of sites
Culture Arts and other manifestations of human intellectual achievement regarded collectivity
Chronology Study of historical records to establish the dates of past events
Economics Branch of knowledge concerned with production, consumption, and transfer of wealth
Consumer Person who purchases goods and services for personal use
Cash economy most payments are made in cash rather than by credit card
Free enterprise Economic system in which private business operates in competition and largely free state of control
Social sciences Scientific study of human society and social relationships
Political Science Branch of knowledge that deals with systems of government, the analysis of political activity and behavior
Civics Study of the rights and duties of citizenship
Anthropology Study of humankind
Sociology Study of development, structure, and functioning of human society
Psychology Scientific study of the human mind and its functions
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