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What did Indians in the Hohokam culture do that let them live in one place? | They developed an irrigation system. |
What can cause a flash flood in the desert? | a cloudburst |
Aqueducts are used to | carry water long distances. |
What is a migrant worker? | a person who moves from farm to farm with the seasons, harvesting crops. |
Why do many people in Tucson, Arizona, celebrate both Mexican and United States holidays? | Many families have roots in both countries. |
Who makes laws for Tucson, Arizona? | the city council |
What does a city manager do? | oversees all the day-to-day operations of a city |
When do voters choose the people who will represent them in government? | in a general election |
What is a sheet of paper of some other method used to mark a secret vote? | a ballot |
What feature do all deserts have in common? | a dry climate |
Why are some areas near the North and South Poles deserts? | The air there is too cold to hold much moisture. |
What is an oasis? | an area in a desert where there is water |
Under which one of these deserts are great amounts of oil and natural gas? | the Rub'al Khali |
What are people called who run for an office that people vote for them? | candidate |
What is it called when someone is running for office they must talk to voters to get people to vote for them. | campaign |
Who works to solve the problems of a city and to provide services for its people? | city council |
Who often represents a city on special occasions? | mayor |
What is a plan for spending and saving money that a city manager prepares? | budget |
What type of judges decide cases of people accused of breaking laws. | municipal court |