2. Location
Relative
- A part of North America, Arizona is bordered by the states
of California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, and by
the country of Mexico.
Absolute
- The absolute location for Phoenix, Arizona is 33*N, 112*W
3. Regions
1. Arizona is located in the southwestern region of the
United States.
2. Arizona is located on the southwestern part of the
United States.
4. Place
Landmark
- Several popular landmarks in the state of Arizona are Four Corners Monument, the Grand
Canyon, Hoover Dam, and the Meteor Crater.
Four Corners Monument Grand Canyon
Hoover Dam Meteor Crater
6. Places Continued
Tradition
- A tradition that many people celebrate in Arizona is Gold Rush Day. It is held annually in
Wickenburg, Arizona during the month of February. What happens during the Gold Rush Day is
parades, rodeos, car shows, and more!
Climate
- The climate for the northern plateau area has harsh winters and mild summers. The southern
desert area has mild winters and dry hot summers.
10. Human/Environment Interaction
Adapt
- In the southwest United States, Native Americans had been living in adobe
structures/houses for centuries by layering piles of a mud mixture on top
of one another. Adobe material was mostly created in areas with little
water. It is said that in cooler temperatures, the walls of an adobe
structure absorb the heat when the sun goes down and in the summer
when it is really hot, the temperature in the structure/house remain
comfortable.
11. Human/Environment Interaction
Continued
Modify
- People that live in Arizona built and modified the Glen Canyon Dam Bridge to
provide hydroelectricity to the region and to regulate water flow.
Hydroelectricity is electricity that is generated by falling or flowing water.
Glen Canyon Dam
Depend
- People that live in Arizona depend on the Colorado River for water and food.