They relate because they both have to do with the behavioral patterns of the cycle of life. essentially they both are related to way things transform into one another
In geometry the base is the side or face of a geometric figure to which an altitude is drawn,
The Bering Strait separates Siberia and Alaska.
Well for starters, they do not have leaves which reduces transpiration. They also grow really long roots that can absorb the smallest traces of moisture in the earth.
left one going up is evaporation. top one is condensation. the one next to that is precipitation. then I forgot the other too, sorry.