Phoenix, 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/phoenix-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 Phoenix, Arizona?Salt River Valley, Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
2. When was Phoenix, Arizona built?1881
3. What is the population (city proper)?Approximately 1.6 million (as of recent estimates)
4. What is the average annual high temperature?Approximately 85°F (29°C)
5. What is Phoenix, Arizona known for?Phoenix is a very sunny desert city with a long history of ancient irrigation and modern growth.
6. Why is Phoenix named "Phoenix"?The city was renamed Phoenix in 1881 to symbolize the rebirth of civilization on the ruins of an ancient one.

Hohokam Civilization: An ancient indigenous culture of the Sonoran Desert, renowned for sophisticated irrigation canals and pottery.
Sonoran Desert: A vast and biologically diverse desert ecosystem spanning parts of Arizona, California, and Mexico.
Central Arizona Project (CAP): A 336-mile long aqueduct system that brings Colorado River water to central and southern Arizona.
Urban Sprawl: The expansion of low-density development outward from cities, often characterized by car dependency.