What is the abbreviation for Arizona
The abbreviation for Arizona is AZ.
How is cowboy culture celebrated?
It is celebrated in yearly rodeos
Name 2 national parks found in Arizona.
True or False: Arizona is a rainy state
False, Arizona is mostly a warm and dry state.
What is the name of the rope cowboys use to catch other animals?
What is the state's nickname?
The state's nickname is the copper state.
What year did Arizona become a state?
1912
How many state parks does Arizona have?
Arizona has 29 state parks, and 3 national parks
True or False Arizona has no mountains
False, Arizona has more mountains that Switzerland!
Why did people begin moving to Arizona?
Because Arizona had a cheaper cost of living that the states around it like California.
What is the state tree?
Name two of the indigenous groups that live in Arizona.
Possible answers: Apache, Navajo, Mojave, or Hopi
What genre of movies made Arizona famous?
Western movies
True of False: Arizona is located in the Northwest of the country.
False, Arizona is located in the Southwest of the country.
What is the approximate population of Arizona?
The population is about 7.5 million
What is the state bird?
The state bird is the Cactus Wren.
Why was Arizona Purchased from Mexico?
To be able to make a train connection from Texas to the west.
How are canyons formed?
Canyons are formed from millions of years of water erosion.
True or False: The Jingle dance is one of the indigenous dances of the people who now live in Arizona.
True
Name 3 animals you can find in Arizona
Possible Answers: Coyote, Horses, Cows, Scorpions, Lizards, Rattlesnakes etc.
What is the State Capital?
The state capital is Phoenix, AZ
Name 4 resources that the state has
Cattle, cotton, citrus, and copper.
What is the name of the stone that is formed from trees
Petrified wood
True or False: Arizona has 70 species of cacti
False, Arizona is home to 50 species of cacti
Name all the colors in the state flag
The flag has dark blue, red, orange, and yellow.