Meteorology Jargon

noun a being that is earthly or inhabits the earth

adjective relating to the earth or its inhabitants; worldly

• The terrestrial ecosystem consists of all the living organisms found on land.
• I prefer terrestrial animals like dogs and cats over aquatic ones.
• Let's go check out some cool terrestrial critters at the zoo.
• His mind was in the clouds, far away from the terrestrial concerns of everyday life.

noun The word 'horizon' is a noun, which refers to the line at which the earth's surface and the sky appear to meet.

adjective The word 'actual' is an adjective, which describes the horizon as being real or existing in fact, rather than being perceived or imagined.

• The ship disappeared beyond the actual horizon.
• I can't see the boat anymore, it's gone over the actual horizon.
• The boat is out of sight, it went past the actual horizon.
• As she pursued her dreams, she pushed past the actual horizon of what she thought was possible.