028. Describing The World

the event of rain falling from the sky

(of land or a climate) very dry because of not having enough or any rain

having a tendency or inclination toward something

a long period of time when there is not much raining

the expansive flat Arctic regions, of North America, Asia, and Europe, in which no trees grow and the soil is always frozen

trees and plants in general, particularly those of a specific habitat or area

(plants, trees, etc.) having green and bearable leaves all over the year

(of plants) annually losing leaves

an irrigated or flooded field where rice is grown

any of the various types of grass that produce grains such as wheat, barley, rye, etc., which can be used to make flour or bread

to be likely to develop or occur in a certain way because that is the usual pattern

(of a country, society, region, etc.) having advanced economically and socially, characterized by a strong industrial base and higher standards of living

the process of making or producing goods, especially in large quantities, typically using machinery or labor

the leading or most prominent position or place in a particular field, activity, or situation

to produce energy, such as heat, electricity, etc.

(especially of a country) growing, improving, or moving towards a more advanced state

to be related by blood, typically referring to the lineage or family connection

relating to the original inhabitants of a particular region or country, who have distinct cultural, social, and historical ties to that land

a blood relative who lived a long time ago, usually before one's grandparents

someone who comes to live in a foreign country

to become familiar and at ease in a new environment