Southwest Climate
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US Regions: Southwest
By Lauren Ayube
The five regions of the United States all have many things that make them unique. Although the Southwest is only made up of four states, they are very large. The Southwest region is known for its vast deserts, delicious food, the Grand Canyon, and rich culture. Let’s learn all about what makes the Southwest so unique!
Storyboard Description
The Southwest region of the US is hot and sunny, with very little rainfall.
Storyboard Text
- Hot and Sunny
- Come in, Sally and Rover! It is so hot outside!
- Very Little Rainfall
- The climate in the Southwest very rarely changes; it is usually hot with dry air and sun. Some parts of the Southwest have more than 300 days of sunshine per year!
- Because there is very little rainfall in the Southwest, droughts are a concern. The parts of the region that get some rainfall have to use the water sparingly for crops. Most areas are too dry to grow crops at all.
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