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Regions of Virginia
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What two bodies of water are located near the Coastal Plain? | Atlantic Ocean and Chesapeake Bay |
| The land across the Coastal Plain region is mostly _________. | Flat |
| What are the two main products for the Coastal Plains region? | Seafood and peanuts |
| The three main industries (jobs) in the Coastal Plain are _________, __________________, and ____________________. | Tourism, shipbuilding, and military bases |
| The Blue Ridge and Valley and Ridge regions are both part of the ______________________ mountain system. | Appalachian |
| The Valley and Ridge region includes the ___________ Valley of Virginia. | |
| What is the main product in the Appalachian Plateau? | Coal |
| What region is the source of many rivers? | Blue Ridge |
| What does the word Piedmont mean? *meaning loosely in French | "Land at the foot of the mountain" Pied - foot mont - mountain |
| Describe the land features in the Blue Ridge Mountains: | old and rounded mountains |
| In the Valley and Ridge region, __________ are separated by mountains. | valleys |
| Describe the land features in the Piedmont region: | Rolling hills |
| Name the 4 main products that make the most money for the Valley and Ridge region: | 1. Apples 2. Poultry 3. Dairy 4. Beef |
| What are the two products of the Piedmont region? | Tobacco and information technology |
| ______________ is the main industry for the Valley and Ridge region. | Farming |
| What are the three industries for the Piedmont region? | Federal and state government Horse industry Farming |
| The Valley and Ridge region is located between the Blue Ridge Mountains and the __________________ __________. (two words) | Appalachian Plateau |
| What is the main product for the Blue Ridge region? | Apples |
| What are the two industries in the Blue Ridge region? (industries are ways the region makes money) | Recreation (like camping, hiking, and rafting) Farming |
| What is the main product and industry that the Appalachian Plateau region is known for? | Product: coal Industry: coal mining |
| The Appalachian Plateau is located in _________________ Virginia. | Southwest |
| The Coastal Plain region is ________ of the Fall Line. | East |
| The Piedmont region is ____________ of the Fall Line. | West |
| What are the five geographic regions of Virginia? | Coastal Plain, Piedmont, Blue Ridge, Valley and Ridge, Appalachian Plateau |