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.

Which city is the largest and also the capital of Arizona?

• Tucson

• Sedona

• Phoenix

• Flagstaff

What is the best-known geographical feature of Arizona's plateau region?

• Grand Canyon

• Antelope Canyon

• Painted Desert

• Monument Valley

Which desert covers most of the southern half of Arizona?

• Sonoran Desert

• Mojave Desert

• Great Basin Desert

• Chihuahuan Desert

What is unique about the Painted Desert in Arizona?

• It is the hottest desert in the USA

• It features cliffs in a wide range of colors

• It is home to the largest meteor crater

• It has a large number of petrified trees

Which Native American tribe is known for their handmade jewelry and rugs?

• Apache

• Tohono O'odham

• Navajo

• Hopi

What is a significant environmental concern in the Sonoran Desert region of Arizona?

• Tornadoes

• Volcanic eruptions

• Water scarcity

• Frequent earthquakes

Which Native American tribe traditionally harvested the fruit of the Saguaro cactus?

• Tohono O'odham

• Apache

• Navajo

• Hopi