Atlas of the United States: Arizona

Arizona is a state rich in geographical and cultural diversity, with a population of over 7 million. It features the arid Sonoran and Chihuahuan Deserts, the Colorado Plateau, and the iconic Grand Canyon. Northern Arizona is home to unique rock formations and the Navajo and Hopi tribes. The Sonoran Desert, hotter and home to unique cacti, is a major source of copper and water, though water is scarce. The Tohono O'odham tribe resides here, and the Spanish established missions in the area in the 17th century.

What is the population of Arizona and what percentage of them are Latino?

Describe the geographical features that make up most of Northern Arizona.

What is the significance of the Grand Canyon in Arizona?

What cultural contributions do the Navajo and Hopi tribes make to Arizona?

How does the climate of the Sonoran Desert differ from that of the Colorado Plateau?

What are some unique plants found in the Sonoran Desert?

Explain the importance of water resources in Arizona.