Glossary
meet(mēt) v. to see; to come upon
These students meet at school.
(nā-bôr-hood) n. the areas where a group of people live near each other
This map shows San Francisco’s many neighborhoods.
(nekst) adv. following right after
This person is next in line.
(ō-shun) n. the salt water that covers more than 70% of the earth
The ocean is filled with living things.
(par-ents) n. mothers and fathers
These children sing with their parents.
(pē-pul) n. human beings
There are many people to talk to in a neighborhood.
(pop-yū-lā-shun) n. the total number of people living in one area
| City | Population |
|---|---|
| Copán | 20,000 |
| Tikal | 50,000 |
Tikal has a higher population than Copán. rock
(rok) n. a stone of any size
Some rock has layers.