| Term | Definition |
| The climate in Latin America varies greatly even within the same country 1. | In countries such as chile, andes regions are very cold while the atacama desert dry and hot; Brazils amazon basin is warm and humid; Mexico has desert and tropical regions. |
| The climate in Latin America varies greatly even within the same country 2. | Some parts of Latin America have tropical wet climates with hot and humid weather all year; other parts have tropical wet and dry climates with less rain. |
| Elevation, nearness to the equator, and winds affect climate in Latin America 3. | The higher the elevation, the colder the temperature; regions close to the equator are generally warmer than those farther away. |
| Elevation, nearness to the equator, and winds affect climate in Latin America 4. | Winds carry warm air from the equator toward the poles; Carribean sea breezes keep island temperatures moderate; deserts are barren. |