Lesson 1 - The First Americans Vocabulary

A set of vocabulary flashcards about the first Americans, covering terms related to migration, cultural adaptations, and geographic environments.

migrated

to move from one place and establish a home in a new place. A move of a large number of people is called a migration, and the people who move are called migrants.

temporary

for a limited, often short-term, period of time

revise

to change in order to improve

resourceful

good at finding ways to solve problems

natural resources

useful material found in nature, including water, vegetation, animals, and minerals

adapting

to change in order to adjust to a new condition or environment

cultural region

an area in which a group of people share a similar culture and language

culture

a people’s way of life, including beliefs, customs, food, dwellings, and clothing

dominated

to be most noticeable within a group

tundra

a vast, treeless plain in the arctic regions with very cold winters, cold summers, and little rain or snow

environment

all of the physical surroundings in a place, including land, water, animals, plants, and climate