Social Studies Key Terms

culture

Beliefs, customs, and traditions of a specific group of people.

Archeology

the study of the past, based on what people left behind

Fossil

A part or imprint of something that was once alive.

Artifact

An object created or used by human

Primary Source

a document that usually provides a firsthand account of an event, created by someone with direct connection to the people or event

Secondary Source

information gathered by someone who did not witness the event

Geography

the study of the earth's physical and cultural features

Resource

Materials found in the earth that people need and value

Climate

The pattern of weather conditions in a certain area over a long period of time.