Like much of Utah

ARID

This state’s landscape often lacks the rain needed to support lush, green vegetation.

The clue "Like much of Utah" describes the state's dry, desert-like climate, which is commonly referred to as arid. There’s no wordplay here—it’s a straightforward definition pointing to Utah’s well-known lack of rainfall and arid landscapes. If you picture Utah’s red rock canyons or salt flats, "arid" fits perfectly as the answer.