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Virginia Studies 2
VS.2 SoL flash Cards
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How many geographic regions are there in Virginia? | 5 |
| How many states border Virginia? | 5 |
| Which states border Virginia to the north? | Maryland and West Virginia |
| Which state borders Virginia to the south? | North Carolina |
| Name four major rivers in Virginia. | James, York, Rappahanock, Potomac |
| What body of water separates the Eastern Shore from mainland Virginia? | Chesapeake Bay |
| What is the westernmost geographic region of Virginia? | Appalachian Plateau |
| What is the capital city of Virginia? | Richmond |
| What is the name of the place where the land elevation rises and ships cannot go further upstream, where many waterfalls are found? | The fall line |
| Which geographic region is also known as Tidewater? | Coastal Plain |
| The name of this geographic region means "at the foot of the mountains". | Piedmont |
| Lake Drummond is found in this Virginia water feature. | the Dismal Swamp |
| This region is the source of many Virginia rivers. | Blue Ridge Mountain |
| Jamestown is found next to this river. | James River |
| These five states border Virginia. | Maryland, West Virginia, Kenucky, Tennessee, North Carolina |
| How many American Indian tribes are recognized by the state of Virginia today? | 11 |
| In which region are most of the currently recognized tribes located? | Coastal Plain |
| What did Virginia Indians do in the spring? | hunt, fish, pick berries |
| What did Virginia Indians do in the fall? | harvest crops, store food |
| What did Virginia Indians do in the winter? | hunt birds and animals, eat stored food |
| What did Virginia Indians do in the summer? | grow corn, beans, squash |
| What is another name for corn, beans and squash? | The Three Sisters |
| Archaeologists study material evidence left by people to understand... | how people in the past lived |
| What are some examples of artifacts left by Virginia Indians of the past? | Arrowheads, pottery, and tools |
| Virginia Indians have lived here for __________ of years. | Thousands |