I see a cluster of four cacti on the left that have holes in them. I also see other similar cacti spread out throughout the land in the background of the photo. Interspersed on the land and among the cacti, I see trees and small shrubs. In the background, I see the dark outlines of mountains. Above the mountains are clouds in the sky.

I see a dry area in the hot Arizona desert. The trees don't have leaves due to the lack of water. The holes in the cacti are made by animals, such as birds, who live in the cacti. The clouds in the sky look to be rain clouds. The dark shadows on the mountains indicate that a rainstorm is nearby.

1. What types of birds or animals made the holes in the cacti?
2. How tall are the cacti?
3. Why don't the trees have leaves?
4. How long has it been since it has rained in this area?
5. Is rain falling on the mountains in the background?
6. Are there any roads and buildings nearby?
7. What type of animals live in this desert land?
8. Why did the photographer choose this site to photograph?
9. How does this area look today?
10. Are there roads, buildings, and people in this area today?
11. What are the environmental characteristics of this desert?
12. How is this desert environment affected today by man's developments?
13. What is the historical background of this area?
14. How did Native Americans survive in this desert?
15. How do animals survive in this desert?
16. What are some of the vegetation species found in this area?

1. cacti
2. saguaro
3. desert vegetation
4. desert animals
5. Sonoran desert
6. Arizona desert
7. Arizona indians
8. Arizona natives
9. Tucson mountains
10. Tucson