Arizona climate and landscapes

Climate and Landscapes

Arizona

• Its capital is Phoenix.• It belongs to the

Southwest region of the continental United States.

• It is the 6th largest state.• In 2014, the population

reached almost 7 million people.

• Arizona is also known as the Grand Canyon state or the copper state.

Arizona’s Climate

• Arizona is around 33˚ north latitude.

Arizona has a subtropical climate

Climate graphic of Phoenix

Arizona’s Climate• Very hot summers and mild winters.• Very little precipitation• Summer monsoons• Sandstorms• Forests• Snow storms

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