Geography and Archaeology Terms Unit 1

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Thick sheets of ice that covered the Earth's surface during the Ice Age

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Glaciers

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A period during which low temperatures caused large areas of Earth's water to freeze.

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Ice Age

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One possible explanation

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Theory

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To move from one area to another.

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Migrate

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A scientist who studies the artifacts of people who lived long ago and draws conclusions from them.

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Archaeologist

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An object made by people in the past

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Artifact

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High, flat landform that rises steeply from the surrounding land

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Mesa

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An activity done for a special purpose.

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Ceremony