They said similar. Similar in the same way a flat arid landscape that is the second largest in size in the union compares to a mid-sized state with mountains an

They said similar. Similar in the same way a flat arid landscape that is the second largest in size in the union compares to a mid-sized state with mountains and more annual rain fall and is heavily forested with an average temp 20° lower. You know, not the same, but similar. Maybe they meant simile?