5 C's
Economy
AZ
100

The ways people make money and spend money

economy

100

a job or career

occupation

100

Describe the impact of climate on Arizona's economy.

Our warm, dry weather persuaded many families to migrate to Arizona in the 1900s.  People continue to move to or visit Arizona.  The state's 300 days of sunshine each year and mild winters have helped tourism grow here.

200

the average weather of a specific place over time

climate

200

Which three of the five C's have a large effect on Arizona's economy today?

cattle

climate

copper

200

Why is manufacturing important to Arizona's future economy?

Manufacturing is important because it could provide up to $100 million to our future economy.

300

an engineering field that designs, manufactures, and operates things that fly

aerospace

300

What crops have replaced cotton in Arizona's agricultural industry?

alfalfa 

lettuce

400

the act of making a product

production

400

What were the three largest industries in Arizona around 2020?

health care

transportation

government

500

a tool that uses biology to make new products

biotech

500

Which industry is a world leader in renewable energy in Arizona?

biotech