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Terms that show connections between two places like "next to" and "near" are ways of describing what?
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Virginia Geography

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Terms that show connections between two places like "next to" and "near" are ways of describing what? Relative locations
What two large bodies of water border Virginia? Atlantic Ocean and Chesapeake Bay
What five states border Virginia? Maryland, West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, and North Carolina
What are the five geographic regions of Virginia? Coastal Plain / Tidewater, Piedmont, Blue Ridge Mountains, Valley and Ridge, Appalachian Plateau
Which region of Virginia has flat land and is located near the Atlantic Ocean? Coastal Plain / Tidewater
The Eastern Shore is part of which region of Virginia? Coastal Plan / Tidewater
The ______________ region of Virginia is west of the Fall Line. It also has rolling hills. Piedmont
What does "Piedmont" mean? "land at the foot of the mountains"
What geographical features would you find in the Blue Ridge Mountains? old, rounded mountains
The Blue Ridge Mountains are part of what larger mountain system? Appalachian Mountain System
How are the Blue Ridge Mountains related to Virginia's rivers? The Blue Ridge Mountains are the source (start) of many rivers in Virginia
The Valley and Ridge region is located ______________ of the Blue Ridge Mountains. west
In which region is the Great Valley of Virginia located? Valley and Ridge
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 Fall Line is located between which two regions? Coastal Plain and Piedmont
What effect does the Fall Line have on the rivers that cross it? It prevents further travel on the rivers
Why were Virginia's rivers important to the people who lived there long ago? They provided food and a pathway for exploration and settlement
A piece of land bordered by water on three sides is called a ____________________. peninsula
What separates the Eastern Shore from. the mainland of Virginia? Chesapeake Bay
Virginia's major rivers flow into the ____________________ _________. Chesapeake Bay
People traveling from Europe to Virginia crossed what major body of water? Atlantic Ocean
Which body of water provided a safe harbor and was a source of food and transportation? Chesapeake Bay
What two major cities are located along the James River? Jamestown and Richmond
Yorktown is located along what river? York River
What major city is located along the Potomac River? Alexandria
The city of Fredericksburg is located along the _____________________ River. Rappahannock
The Dismal Swamp is located in which region of Virginia? Coastal Plain / Tidewater
Who surveyed the Dismal Swamp? George Washington
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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