Among U.S states, some states are different in various ways. These states can be significantly different for many reasons ranging from obvious to not so obvious. For example, Arkansas and California both have differences in the weather, people, and lifestyle. First, the weather in Arkansas and California is quite different. To begin with, Arkansas rains more often throughout the whole year; therefore, the air is more humid in most cities. One of the reasons is the Arkansas River that runs through this state; it brings water from the North East of the state from Oklahoma to the South West into the Mississippi River. Also, there is usually snow in the winter, and it can last for several days or week, and it usually covers the whole Arkansas
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In Arkansas, life goes slower for two main reasons. The first reason is the effect from the weather. During heavy snow or rain days, businesses slow or even close down because travel becomes dangerous. Also, people do not go outside often because the temperature is usually low around freezing temperature during fall and winter. Summer is the only time when businesses fully open. Also, the population here is mostly old people, so businesses are not very active. There are only one or two shopping malls in most cities except for the few growing cities and the capital. Furthermore, most people live here like to celebrate holidays indoor with their families, since it usually cold, rain or snow outside. On the contrary, California is much more active and eventful. Businesses rarely close down due to weather problems, and many shops open 24/7 for people to go to. The population here is larger, so there are many events for people to participate. Some of the events come from the cities themselves or schools for student and family to join. Some of these events mainly focus on holidays and bring people from their neighborhoods together. Many people live in California like to party outdoor with their friends and families so these events suit more for them than celebrate
In Arkansas, life goes slower for two main reasons. The first reason is the effect from the weather. During heavy snow or rain days, businesses slow or even close down because travel becomes dangerous. Also, people do not go outside often because the temperature is usually low around freezing temperature during fall and winter. Summer is the only time when businesses fully open. Also, the population here is mostly old people, so businesses are not very active. There are only one or two shopping malls in most cities except for the few growing cities and the capital. Furthermore, most people live here like to celebrate holidays indoor with their families, since it usually cold, rain or snow outside. On the contrary, California is much more active and eventful. Businesses rarely close down due to weather problems, and many shops open 24/7 for people to go to. The population here is larger, so there are many events for people to participate. Some of the events come from the cities themselves or schools for student and family to join. Some of these events mainly focus on holidays and bring people from their neighborhoods together. Many people live in California like to party outdoor with their friends and families so these events suit more for them than celebrate