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Arizona: The Grand Canyon State

Introduction

Did you know Arizona is the main copper producer in the United States? Why you should read this is if you go to Arizona you would like to know about it. This state report will talk about Arizona’s history, attractions, and more. Arizona has a lot of interesting things about it.

History

Arizona has an interesting history. On February 14,1912 Arizona became a state of America Phoenix became the capital of Arizona in 1912 as well. According to google, Arizona is the 48th state. The book, Arizona by: Jean F. Blashfield says that in 1848 Mexico cedes part of Arizona to the United States and in 1853 the Gadsden Purchase added territory to Arizona. In 1863 United States won the Mexican war and gained territory to Arizona. Arizona became a separate territory in 1863.

Attractions

There are many entering there is turquoise blue and it is located on Havasupai Indian Reseg attractions in Arizona. In Arizona there’s a waterfall called Havasu Falls. The watervation. There are hiking trails and campgrounds around Havasu Falls. Havasu Falls is 98 feet tall. It is in the northern part of the state and west of the Grand Canyon according to Google Maps.

The Grand Canyon is one of the most popular site in Arizona. The Grand Canyon is 277 miles long and over a mile deep according to The National Park Service. There are trains to take tours around the Grand Canyon. People hike down inside it. The temperature varies depending on what side your on, according to The Canyon.com.

Geography

Arizona is surrounded by California, Nevada, Utah, New Mexico, and the country of Mexico to the south. The land in Arizona is very rocky and mostly desert. The northern part of Arizona is very different than the southern part. According to Arizonaexperience.org, the Colorado River runs through the entire state of Arizona including the Grand Canyon. The Grand Canyon is made from two steep cliffs with a valley that runs through it. Another feature of Arizona is the painted desert which is part of Petrified Forest National Park where bans of different colored rock layers can be see according to Encyclopedia.com.

People

Arizona’s population is about 6,931 million people. According to the 2007 U.S. Census Bureau, the population was made up of 59% whites, 30% Hispanics, 4% American Indians, and 3.5% blacks. A famous historical person from Arizona is Geronimo. He was an Apache Indian chief who fought against white settlers. He was the last American Indian to formally surrender his homeland in 1886, according to History.com.

Some current famous people from Arizona are Cesar Chavez and Sandra Day O’Connor. Biography.com describes Chavez as a Union leader and labor organizer. He dedicated his life to improving the treatment, pay, and working conditions for farm workers. O’Connor was the first woman to serve on the Supreme Court. According to History.com she worked as an assistant attorney general in Arizona during the 1960s and was known for being firm but fair.

Climate

The average annual rainfall in Arizona depends on the part of the state. The higher elevations get 25 to 30 inches of rain each year but the northeastern part of the state only gets about 10 inches. According to wrcc.dri.edu, the temperatures in Arizona range from below zero to over 125 degrees Fahrenheit in Arizona depending on the time of year. The average daily temperatures in winter are 70 degrees, 107 degrees in summer, 50 degrees in spring, and 92 degrees in autumn. but this varies on the altitude of the area. Tripadvisor.com says the best times to visit are autumn, late winter, and early spring because that is usually when the climate is best.

Agriculture

Arizona is a major producer of the nation’s produce. Agriculture.az.gov ranks cantaloup, lettuce, spinach, and cabbage as second in the nation for producing these products. Many citrus fruits including oranges, tangerines, lemons, and grapefruit are also grown there. Cotton is also a major commodity grown in Arizona. Livestock is a $9.2 million industry and cattle ranches can be found throughout the state. According to Arizonaexperience.org, the state produces enough beef to feed over 4.6 million people.

Natural Resources

Arizona is the main copper producer in the United States. Nestsfate.com also lists coal, gold, petroleum, pumice, and silver as important mined products. Arizona’s watershed is also a natural resource. This is an area of land where all of the water that falls in it and drains off of it goes to a river. According to USAtoday.com, this watershed helps other resources like the livestock and crops survive. The climate and land are resources which allow large quantities of livestock to be bred and crops to be grown.