The document summarizes key facts about the state of Arizona. It outlines Arizona's major rivers as the Colorado River, Little Colorado River, Gila River, and Bill Williams River. It also lists major lakes in Arizona such as Lake Mead, Lake Havasu, Lake Mohave, and Theodore Roosevelt Lake. Additionally, it provides details on Arizona's climate, noting hot summers and mild winters, as well as varying levels of annual precipitation.

1. ARiZONA Alexandra Salazar

3. MAjOR RiVERS Colorado River Little Colorado River Gila River Bill Williams River

4. MAjOR lAkES Lake Mead Lake Havasu Lake Mohave Theodore Roosevelt Lake San Carlos Lake Lake Powell

5. HiGHESt POiNt Humphreys Peak 12,633 feet (3,581 m) above sea level

6. CliMAtE January- In winter, southern Arizona has a mild climate. Mountain areas of central and northern Arizona are colder. July- In summer, Arizona's southern deserts have extremely hot, dry weather. Yearly Precipitation Little rain falls in desert areas. The mountains receive much heavier rainfall. Snow in some mountain areas.

7. ARiZONA’S CUltURE

8. fACtS Origin of the Name Arizona – The word Arizona’s origin is uncertain but is said to be either from the Aztec Indians, the Tohono O’odham Indians, or the Pima Indians. Area - 114,006 square miles [Arizona is the 6 TH biggest state in the USA] Population – 5,130,632 (as of 2000) [Arizona is the 20th most populous state in the USA] Major Industries - mining (copper, molybdenum, gold, and silver), manufacturing, and tourism

9. REfERENCES ~www.enchantedlearning.com/usa/states/arizona/ ~www.slideshare.net ~www.culturalheritagetourism.org/successStories/arizona.htm ~www.worldbook.com/wb/Students?content_spotlight/climates/north_american_climate_arizona ~www.google.com