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An area of land, usually in very hot climates, that consists only of sand, gravel, or rock with little or no vegetation, bodies (ex: lake, pond, stream) of water that do not stay, and unpredictable rain falls.

A forest that may have lush tropical evergreens or wind-twisted conifers depending on the location and climate.  he elevation and temperature identifies this type of forest.

An area of soft, wet, low-lying land, characterized by grassy plants and often making an area in between land and water.

The ability to change in order to survive in your region or where you live.

A broadleaf trees noted for their brilliant color change in autumn just before the leaves fall.  Most broadleaf trees are considered hardwoods and include oaks, hickories, maples, sweet gum, yellow-poplars and many other species.

A sedimentary type of soil pieces with clay and sand that range from tiny to medium sized pieces.

Moisture in the atmosphere that falls to the ground in the form of rain, snow or hail

The process of liquid (ex: water) being turned in to vapor.

A community of plants, animals, and the environment they live in.

A large land area which has many sizes with characteristics that make it recognizable from other land areas.