Regions of VA
This region of VA is along the Atlantic Ocean and includes sandy beaches and water. All of VA rivers flow through this region to the Chesapeake Bay
Coastal Plain
Name one state that borders VA to the North.
Maryland
This large bay separates Virginia's Eastern Shore from the mainland and is important for fishing and shipping
Chesapeake Bay
Name a major agricultural product historically grown in Virginia
Tobacco
What three things facilitated migration to Virginia
Transportation, communication, and technology
This region is known for it's rolling hills, farms, and cities like Richmond. It lies between the Coastal Plain and the mountains.
Piedmont
This state borders Virginia to the west
West Virginia
Name the river that is the most Northern river
Potomac River
This industry includes ships, ports, and naval bases and is important because Virginia has a long coastline. Name one part of that industry
ports, shipbuilding, naval bases, commercial shipping
Name 2 modes of transportation that help move raw materials or natural resources to factories
Highways, railroads, waterways, air transportation, and shipping
Name the region that contains the Blue Ridge Mountains and it is known for its high ridges and low valley.
Valley and Ridge
Name two states that border VA to the South.
North Carolina & Tennesse
Name the river that only flows through the Coastal Plain
York River
Peanuts and seafood
What does two types of products does Virginia export?
This region in southwestern Virginia has plateaus and coal deposits and is part of the larger Appalachian System.
Appalachian Plateau
Which state borders Virginia to the northeast and shares the Chesapeake Bay shoreline?
Maryland
Explain one way the Chesapeake Bay affected settling in Virginia
Allowed ships to bring things to and from North America from other countries
Name the product and industry of the Appalachian Plateau
What kind of relationships does Virginia have with other countries?
Trade
Give one physical characteristics that help define the Piedmont region.
Rolling hills
List all 5 states that border Virginia.
Maryland, West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina
Describe one way that Virginia's rivers and bay influences the economy today
Imports and exports, creates jobs, brings goods from other countries
Tourism brings in money
Which type of government has a significant impact on Virginia's economy?
Federal