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Geography of VA
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What two large bodies of water border Virginia? | Atlantic Ocean and the Chesapeake Bay |
| What five states border Virginia? | Maryland, West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina |
| What are the five regions in Virginia? | Coastal Plain( Tidewater), Piedmont, Blue Ridge Mountains. Valley and Ridge, Appalachian Plateau |
| What region of Virginia has flat land and is located near the Atlantic Ocean? | Coastal Plain( Tidewater) Region |
| The Eastern Shore is part of what region in Virginia? | Coastal Plain (Tidewater) Region |
| The ___________region of Virginia is west of the fall line and has rolling hill. | Piedmont Region |
| What geographical features would you find in the Blue Ridge Mountains? | Old, rounded mountains |
| The Blue Ridge Mountains are part of what larger mountain range? | Appalachian Mountains |
| In what region is the Great Valley of Virginia located? | Valley and Ridge Region |
| How are the Blue Ridge Mountains and the rivers in Virginia related? | Many rivers are started in the Blue Ridge Mountains. |
| In what area of the state is the Appalachian Plateau located? | Southwest Virginia |
| What is a plateau? | An area of elevated land that is flat on top. |
| The Valley and Ridge region is located ______________of the Blue Ridge Mountains. | west |
| The Fall Line is located between which two regions? | coastal plain(Tidewater) and Piedmont |
| What effect does the Fall Line have on rivers that cross it? | It prevents further travel on the rivers. |
| Why were the rivers important to the people who lived there long ago? | They provided food and a pathway for exploration and settlement. |
| A piece of land that is border on three side by water is called a ________. | peninsula |
| What separates the Eastern Shore from the mainland of Virginia? | Chesapeake Bay |
| .Virginia's major rivers all flow into ____________? | Chesapeake Bay |
| Which body of water provide a safe harbor and was a source of food and transportation? | Chesapeake Bay |
| What two major cities are located on the James River? | Jamestown and Richmond |
| Yorktown is located on what river? | York River |
| What major city is located on the Potomac River? | Alexandria |
| .The city of Fredericksburg is located on ______________river? | Rappahannock |
| The Dismal Swamp is located in what region of Virginia? | Coastal Plain(Tidewater) Region |
| What is the name of the shallow, natural lake surrounded by the Dismal Swamp? | Lake Drummond |
| The _______________is known for having a variety of wildlife. | Dismal Swamp |
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