| A | B |
| Isthmus | a narrow strip of land that connects two larger land areas |
| Tierra Caliente | the warmest climate zone, located at lower elevations |
| Tierra Templada | a temperate climate zone, located at mid-level elevations |
| Tierra Fria | a colder climate zone, located at higher elevations |
| Bauxite | a mineral that is used to make aluminum |
| Extinct | describing a volcano that is no longer able to erupt |
| Dormant | still capable of erupting but showing no signs of activity |
| Similar | having qualities in common |
| Benefit | an advantage |