Unit 1 Social Studies

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Plain

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A plain is a large, flat area of land with very few trees. It's like a wide-open space, often covered in grass, perfect for farming or animals to graze.

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A plateau

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is a large, flat area of land that is higher than the land around it, like a flat table on top of a hill or mountain.

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A mountain

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A mountain is a very tall landform that rises high above the land around it.

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Natural resources

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Natural resources are things we use that come from nature, like water, trees, sunlight, soil, and minerals. They help us make things we need, like food, houses, and energy.

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Renewable resources

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are natural resources that can be replaced or used over and over again. Examples include sunlight, wind, water, and trees, because they can grow back or never run out if used wisely.

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A valley

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is a low area of land between hills or mountains. It's often shaped like a "V" or a "U" and may have a river or stream running through it.

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An artifact

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An artifact is an object made or used by people in the past.

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An archaeologist

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An archaeologist is a scientist who studies the past by looking at artifacts

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Renewable resources

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Renewable resources are natural resources that can be replaced naturally over time or never run out.

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Weather

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Weather is what the air and sky are like in a certain place at a certain time. It includes things like temperature, rain, snow, wind, and sunshine. For example, it might be sunny and warm today but rainy and cold tomorrow.