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ch 1 social studies
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| geography | the study of earths surface and climate |
| civics | the study of government and the rights and duties of citizens |
| citizen | a legally recognized member of society |
| natural resources | a naturally made item, such as a tree, minerals, or freshwater, that people use to help meet their needs or wants |
| cultural | the traditions, skills, arts, beliefs, or way of life of certain people at a certain time |
| taxes | money collected from a citizen or business to help pay for goods and services by the government |
| economy | the money and resources in a region and how they are used by producers and consumers |
| inflation | the prices of goods and services go up over time, and money can buy less |
| deflation | when there is a decrease in the prices of goods and services, which means money can buy more |
| continuity | things that have not changed over time |
| perspective | the way someone sees or understands something |
| democracy | a form of government in which the people rule, either directly or through elected representatives |
| common good | the interests or well being of everyone in the whole community |
| evolve | to change or develop slowly |