ArizonaPresenter: Mrs. Bellowe

November 16, 2017

State Flag Nickname: The Grand Canyon State

Motto:Ditat Deus(Latin, "God enriches")

Flower:Saguaro

Key factsArizona became a state on February 14, 1912. It is the 48th state.

The capital of Arizona is Phoenix. It is also the largest city in Arizona with a population of 1.612 million.

The estimated population of the state of Arizona in 2017 is 7.04 million.

GeographyKey landforms in Arizona include:

● Grand Canyon● Mogollon Rim● Painted Desert● Colorado River

Climate High average temperature:

80°F in JulyLow average temperature:

41°F in January

Average yearly precipitation:13 inches

Natural disaster risks: forest fires and flash flooding

History● WWI in 1914 - The

Goodyear Company establishes the town of Goodyear, where tires and rubber products were made.

● Arizona’s copper was used to make ammunition.

● In 1981, Sandra Day O’Connor became the first woman to serve on the US Supreme Court.

EconomyTop Employers include:1. Services2. Wholesale/retail3. Manufacturing4. Finance5. Transportation6. Construction7. Public Administration8. Agriculture and Forestry9. Mining

Landmarks & Attractions● Grand Canyon● Monument Valley● Hoover Dam● Sedona● Havasu Falls● Antelope Canyon at Page● Jerome● Bisbee

Travel Distance● It takes 45 minutes to

fly to Tucson from Phoenix.

● It takes about 2 hours to travel by car to Tucson from Phoenix.

● It takes about 3.5 hours to travel by car from Phoenix to the Grand Canyon. The fastest route is 225 miles.

Bibliography/Works Cited“Arizona History Timeline.” Arizona History Timeline: Arizona Important Dates and Events, www.ereferencedesk.com/resources/state-history-timeline/arizona.html.

getawaytips.azcentral.com/landforms-arizona-2198.html.

Martin, Michael A. Arizona. World Almanac Library, 2002.

Teacher Created Materials, Inc. Our Fifty States. 1993.

uspopulation2017.com/population-phoenix-2017.html+.