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Social Studies
Study
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Absolute Location | The exact spot on the Earth’s surface |
| Relative location | The position of a place in relation to other places or surroundings (where a place is located compared to another place |
| Latitude | Measures how far. north or south a place is from the equator. |
| Longitude | Measures how far east or west a place is from the Prime Meridian |
| Region | An area made up of places that share common features. |
| Border | A line that separates two states or countries. |
| Coastline | The edge of land where it meets an Ocean or Sea. |
| Contiguous | Places that touch or are connected without a break. |
| Archeologist | A scientist who studies past societies by examining artifacts and physical remains. |
| Artifact | An object made, modified or used by people in the past. |
| Evidence | Information used to support a historical conclusion |
| Historian | A person who studies and explains the past. |
| Oral Tradition | History and knowledge passed from one generation to another through speaking and storytelling. |