| A | B |
|---|
| biome | large area populated by characteristic plant and animal life |
| climate | the combination of average temperature, precipitation, and other weather factors in an area |
| coniferous forest | area populated by evergreen trees, with fairly cold winters |
| deciduous forest | area populated by broadleaf trees, with fairly mild winters |
| desert | hot, dry region with little plant life |
| freshwater | aquatic regions such as ponds, lakes, and rivers |
| grassland | region with abundant plant life, but few trees |
| latitude | distance north or south of the equator, measured in degrees |
| marine | a type of aquatic biome, featuring salt water, such as coastal waters, coral reefs, and open oceans |
| temperate rainforest | area with heavy rainfall and lots of trees, mostly coniferous |
| tropical rainforest | hot regions near the equator with extremely wet weather and abundant plant and animal life |
| tundra | vast, treeless arctic or alpine plain |
