| A | B |
| steppe | grassy area, very dry |
| desert | very dry with very little vegetation |
| polar | extreme cold |
| climate | weather in an area over an extended length of time |
| humid | containing moisture |
| tropical | hot and wet area with wonderful forests and animals |
| weather | conditions outside on a given day |
| arid | somewhat dry |
| low latitude | zone location around the equator with tropical climate |
| high latitude | zone including North and South Poles with polar climate |