Lesson 1: Exploring Arizona

A steep cliff extending nearly 200 miles along the southern edge of the plateau region

What is Arizona's nickname?

What are the two major citites found in the desert region of Arizona

Volcanic ash, sand, and mud covered the trees. Minerals turned them into stones of red, orange, and pink

Tall pine trees with long, dark green needles found in Arizona's mountain region

Material such as soil, mud, and sand, that has been deposited by wind, water, or ice

Arizona's highest point, it rises 12,633 feet in the San Francsico Peaks near Flagstaff

A large, dry area that includes several mountain ranges found in Arizona's desert region

A colorful desert where minerals have "painted" the rocks and sands found in the plateau region

A small waterway that flows into a large river

What are the 3 land regions of Arionza?

This region stretches across the northern part of the state, and extends through Utah, Colorado, and New Mexico

a large cactus with arms that look like the pipes of an organ

A type of rock formed over time from volcanic ash and dirt

What is the only place in the country where 4 states meet: Arizona, Colorado, Utah, and New Mexico?

Flows across the northwestern edge of the plateau region, cutting the Grand Canyon

Where a volcano erupted in the San Francisco Peaks and covered the land with ashes and cinders

Which river forms a natural border between Arizona, Nevada/California

This region is part of a geological land mass that stretches over several western states

Large bowl-shaped areas of land or valleys

Places where water is collected and stored