| A | B |
|---|
| arid | dry but NOT a desert |
| Sonoran Desert | goes through Arizona, Mexico and southern California |
| savanna | grassy plain where few trees grow |
| climate in the Southwest | varied with different temeratures and precipitation |
| Name three types of climates that can be found in the Southwest. | 1.) arid 2.) hot and humid 3.) humid and windy |
| What area gets less than 10 inches of rain each year? | desert |
| type of cactus that grows in the desert | saguaro |
| Where are saguaro cactus found? | Saguaro |
| What 3 ways have the saguaro adapted to living in a desert? | 1.) long shallow roots 2.) ribbed trunk expands to store water 3.) can store water to live through dry spells. |
| How does the saguaro help wildlife in the desert? | shelters many types of animals |
