Flashcards-Climates in the Southwest

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The Southwest region has a variety of climates with wide differences in _____ and _____.

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temperature, precipitation

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How much rain does the desert get each year?

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Less than 10 inches of rain each year

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Definition of arid climate:

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A climate that is dry, but not a desert

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What states have an arid climate?

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Arizona, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Texas

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What happens when cold and warm air masses meet in Oklahoma?

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Oklahoma can experience thunderstorms, blizzards, or tornadoes

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What type of plant is a saguaro?

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cactus

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Where can you find a saguaro?

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in the Sonoran Desert

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Where is the Saguaro National Park located?

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Tucson, Arizona

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How is the saguaro good for animals like woodpeckers, elf owls, bluebirds, cactus wrens, wood rats, and lizards?

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The saguaro provides shelter for these animals

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How do desert animals help the saguaro?

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They eat bugs that can cause diseases in the cactus.