Arizona

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/arizona

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Arizona?Southwestern United States, sharing international border with Mexico
2. How many people live in Arizona?Approximately 7.4 million (as of recent estimates)
3. What is the capital of Arizona?Phoenix, the most populous state capital in the U.S
4. What language do people speak in Arizona?English (de facto), Spanish (significant minority language)
5. What is the statehood date?February 14, 1912 (48th state)
6. What is the Grand Canyon?The Grand Canyon is a huge, deep canyon in Arizona that is a UNESCO World Heritage site. It shows layers of rock that tell us about Earth's history for billions of years.

Colorado Plateau: A large, high-elevation region in the Four Corners area known for its canyons and forests.
Gadsden Purchase: An 1853 acquisition of land from Mexico, forming the southern parts of Arizona and New Mexico.
Sun Belt: A region of the United States generally south of the Mason-Dixon Line and west of the Atlantic Ocean, known for its warm climate and economic growth.
Swing State: A U.S. state where neither major political party has overwhelming support, making its electoral votes highly sought after in presidential elections.