Climate Zones

8 words in this vocabulary list

adjective characteristic of or found in the northern regions

  • The boreal forest is characterized by its cold climate and coniferous trees.
  • I love exploring the boreal wilderness during the winter months.
  • Let's go camping in the boreal region this weekend, it's gonna be lit!
  • Her mind was a boreal landscape, cold and unyielding.

adjective relating to or near the equator

  • The equatorial region experiences consistent warm temperatures throughout the year.
  • I heard that the equatorial countries have really hot weather all the time.
  • Living near the equator means dealing with that equatorial heat non-stop.
  • His temper was like the equatorial sun, always intense and unrelenting.

noun a grassy plain in tropical and subtropical regions, with few trees

  • The savanna is a tropical grassland ecosystem characterized by the trees being sufficiently small or widely spaced so that the canopy does not close.
  • I love going on safari and seeing all the animals in the savanna.
  • Let's go chill in the savanna and have a picnic.
  • In the business world, navigating through the savanna of competition requires strategic planning and quick decision-making.

noun the direction that is the opposite of north

adjective relating to or characteristic of the southern part of a region or country

  • The company has plans to expand its operations in the South region.
  • Let's head down South for the weekend getaway.
  • I heard the party down South was lit last night.
  • She always knew how to navigate through the ups and downs of life by following her moral compass pointing South.

noun a large area of flat unforested grassland in southeastern Europe or Siberia

  • The steppe is a vast, treeless plain found in Eurasia.
  • I love taking road trips through the steppe, the landscape is so open and beautiful.
  • Let's go camping out on the steppe this weekend, it's the perfect spot for stargazing.
  • Navigating through the challenges of starting a new business can feel like crossing a vast steppe with no clear path ahead.

noun a region or climate zone that lies just north or south of the tropics

  • The subtropics are regions located between the tropics and temperate zones.
  • I love vacationing in the subtropics because of the warm weather and beautiful beaches.
  • Let's head to the subtropics for some fun in the sun!
  • Living in the subtropics feels like being in a perpetual summer paradise.

noun a belt of the earth that extends 23.5 degrees north and south of the equator

  • The Torrid Zone is characterized by high temperatures and low latitudes.
  • It's always super hot in the Torrid Zone.
  • The Torrid Zone is like an oven!
  • Their relationship was like a journey through the Torrid Zone, full of passion and intensity.

noun a biome characterized by coniferous forests and cold temperatures, typically found in subarctic regions

  • The taiga biome is characterized by its coniferous forests and cold climate.
  • I love going camping in the taiga because of the peaceful surroundings.
  • Let's go explore the taiga and see if we can spot any wildlife!
  • The taiga of my mind is a vast expanse of untamed thoughts and ideas.