| meteorite | a piece of rock from outer space that hits the earth’s surface |
| asteroid | one of many small planets that circle the sun |
| Arctic | North Pole - the northernmost continent of the world |
| Antarctica | South Pole - the southernmost continent of the world |
| archipelago | a group of islands |
| topography | the physical features of an area of land, especially the position of its rivers, mountains, etc. |
| infrared light | a type of light that feels warm but cannot be seen |
| Uranus | the planet in the solar system that is 7th in order of distance from the sun |
| exotic | seeming exciting and unusual because it seems to be connected with foreign countries |
| alpine villages/scenery/flora | relating to high mountains |
| flora and fauna | plants and animals (of a particular area, type of environment or period of time) |
| ore | rock/soil/earth formed naturally in the ground and from which metal can be obtained |
| glade | a small open area of grass in a wood or a forest |
| tributary | a stream or river that flows into a larger river |