Most of the United States would be considered a temperate zone. In the extreme south, such as Southern California, or Florida, for example, it wourd be more appropriate to choose hot as your climate description. There are many areas which are in a mini-zone, such as mountainous areas, which may experience severely cold winters. The key information this question provides is the amount of space accessible to your dog.
Dogs have different requirements, depending on size, personality, etc.
An apartment would not have access to the outside directly, or would not have a yard. A ground floor apartment with a yard would obviously be the second listed choice. Rural implies your dog would have access to wide open spaces, or would even be a working dog, such as a herding dog. Some dogs must have lots of space because of their size and need for exercise. You enjoy sports, activity, outings, and your dog will have the chance to participate.