World Origin Vocabulary

What is the term for a person who studies the past by examining artifacts?

• archaeologist

• anthropologist

• geologist

• historian

What is the term for a person who studies the Earth's physical features and climate?

• oceanographer

• geographer

• astronomer

• meteorologist

What is the term for a person who studies the history of human societies?

• archaeologist

• anthropologist

• geographer

• historian

What is the term for a person who studies the origins and development of humans?

• archaeologist

• biologist

• geologist

• anthropologist

What is the term for a human-like creature that walked on two legs?

• bipedal

• invertebrate

• amphibious

• quadrupedal

What is the term for a characteristic or feature of an organism?

• trait

• gene

• behavior

• environment

What is the term for the gradual change in species over time?

• evolution

• adaptation

• mutation

• extinction

What is the term for relating to the time before written records?

• ancient

• primitive

• prehistoric

• prehistorical

What is the term for an object made or used by humans in the past?

• relic

• antique

• treasure

• artifact

What is the term for walking on two legs?

• bipedalism

• quadrupedalism

• tripedalism

• centipedalism