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Season and weather glossary

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  • The rain, wind, snow, sunshine, and temperature at a particular time or place.
    Weather
  • The most southerly part of the Earth.
    South Pole
  • An animal or plant that is in danger of dying out.
    Endangered
  • Useful chemical substances in the ground obtained by mining or quarrying.
    Minerals
  • The land and buildings used for growing crops and looking after animals
    Farm
  • A photograph taken from above, usually from an airplane, balloon, or a drone
    Aerial photograph
  • The most northerly part of the Earth.
    North Pole
  • A plant grown by farmers
    Crop
  • A very high part of the Earth's surface
    Mountain
  • A time of the year when you can expect a special type of weather.
    Season
  • When substances such as air, water, or the soil are spoiled or made dirty by people.
    Pollute/Pollution
  • An imaginary line around the Earth at an equal distance from the North and South Poles.
    Equator
  • Anything that can be burned to produce heat or light.
    Fuel
  • Not existing anymore.
    Extinct
  • The key to a map tells you what the various symbols on it mean
    Key
  • Your surroundings.
    Environment
  • The typical weather of a place over the whole year.
    Climate
  • A line of low land between hills or mountains
    Valley
  • A strong wind in and around the Indian Ocean that brings heavy rain in summer.
    Monsoon