The document defines and provides examples of several key terms related to anthropology and geographic isolation. It defines contemporary as existing at the same time, geographical isolation as being cut off from the modern world by natural barriers, and traditional as pertaining to old styles. Examples are given of geographically isolated groups like the Yanomami people isolated by trees and mountains and the San people isolated by desert who maintain traditional lifestyles and customs. Forensic anthropology is defined as the study of human remains.