| A | B |
|---|
| Earth's climate system | Includes: atmosphere, hydrosphere, solid Earth, biosphere and cryosphere |
| Evaporation | A cooling process |
| Condensation | A warming process; releases heat |
| Albedo | Reflectivity of a surface |
| Biome | A community of plants characterized by a particular climate |
| Climate zones | Defined by temperature and precipatation |
| Tropical savannah | Grassland with scattered trees and shrubs |
| Tropical monsoon | High precipation, short dry season |
| Greenhouse gases | Absorb infrared radiation and trap heat |
