Rivers
The four major rivers of Virginia all flow into the-
Chesapeake Bay
In which region is the Great Valley of Virginia located?
the Valley and Ridge region
Terms that show connections between two places, "next to" and "near," are ways of describing what?
relative location
What two large bodies of water border Virginia?
the Atlantic Ocean and the Chesapeake Bay
What does Piedmont mean?
land at the foot of mountains
How are the Blue Ridge Mountains related to Virginia rivers?
Many rivers start in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
What are the five geographic regions of Virginia (from east to west)?
Coastal Plain (Tidewater), Piedmont, Blue Ridge Mountains, Valley and Ridge, and Appalachian Plateau
What five states border Virginia?
Maryland, West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, and North Carolina
A piece of land bordered by water on three sides is called a -
peninsula
What geographical feature would you find in the Blue Ridge Mountains
old, rounded mountains
What effect does the Fall Line have on the rivers that cross it?
It prevents further travel on the rivers
Which region of Virginia has flat land and is located near the Atlantic Ocean?
the Coastal Plain (Tidewater) region
What state borders Virginia to the south?
North Carolina
What separates the Eastern Shore from the mainland of Virginia?
the Chesapeake Bay
The Blue Ridge Mountains are part of what larger mountain system
the Appalachian mountain system
Why were Virginia's rivers important to the people who lived there long ago?
They provided food and a pathway for exploration and settlement
The Eastern Shore is part of which region of Virginia?
the Coastal Plain (Tidewater) region
What natural border between the Coastal Plain(Tidewater) and the Piedmont prevents further travel on the river?
Fall line
People traveling from Europe to Virginia crossed what major body of water?
the Atlantic Ocean
What is a plateau?
an area of elevated land that is flat on top
Virginia's major rivers flow into the____________
Chesapeake Bay
The Valley and Ridge region is located ________ of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
west
The fall line is located between which two regions?
Which body of water provided a safe harbor and was a source of food and transportation?
the Chesapeake Bay
In what area of the state is the Appalachian Plateau located?
Southwest Virginia