What is the climate like in Arizona during the summer?

• Hot and dry

• Cold and wet

• Humid and rainy

• Mild and dry

How does the climate on the coast of Texas compare to Arizona?

• It is less hot and has less precipitation.

• It is equally hot but has more precipitation.

• It is colder and has more precipitation.

• It is hotter and drier.

What type of area is Caddo Lake in eastern Texas described as?

• A dry and arid area

• A cold and mountainous area

• A wet and humid area

• A semi-arid savanna

Which word describes an area with little to no moisture?

• Arid

• Semiarid

• Savannah

• Typical

What does the term 'semiarid' refer to?

• A very dry area with almost no rain

• An area with moderate rainfall

• An area with light but not extreme dryness

• A tropical environment with high humidity

What is a savanna?

• A mountainous region

• A grassy plain with few trees

• A dense forest area

• A dry desert

What does the academic vocabulary word 'typical' mean?

• Rare and unusual

• Common and regular

• Complex and difficult

• New and innovative

What does 'petrified' mean in an academic context?

• Scared and frightened

• Turned to stone

• Extremely excited

• Completely destroyed

What type of climate does southern Arizona and New Mexico have?

• Humid

• Semiarid

• Arid

• Tropical

Which state holds the record for the most rain in one day, according to the text?

• Oklahoma

• Arizona

• Texas

• New Mexico