Regions of Virginia

Where Am I?

100

I have low, flat land. In my region there is a peninsula that lies across the Chesapeake Bay. I border the fall line to the east and have the Dismal Swamp and Lake Drummond in the southeastern part of my region. Where am I?

The Coastal Plain or Tidewater

200

I am the smallest region of Virginia. I am characterized by flat, elevated land. I border West Virginia and Kentucky. Where am I?

The Appalachian Plateau

300

I am characterized by rolling hills. I am the largest region of Virginia and have excellent soil for planting cash crops. Where am I?

The Piedmont

400

I stretch all the way from the northern part of the state to the southern. I am characterized by land with many valleys in between ridges. Where am I?

The Valley and Ridge

500

My region is part of the Appalachian Mountain System. I am known for my old, rounding mountains that lie along a convergent boundary (when two tectonic plates hit into one another and create mountains). Where am I?

The Blue Ridge Mountains

Products

100

Apples are a product of which two regions of Virginia?

The Valley and Ridge, and Blue Ridge Mountains

200

Which crop is a major product of the Piedmont?

Tobacco

300

The industry of farming produces these 4 main products in the Valley and Ridge region:

poultry, dairy products, beef, and apples

400

These 2 main products of the Coastal Plain region are made possible due to this region's access to water and rich soil...

peanuts and seafood

500

The main product of the Appalachian Plateau is...

Coal

Industries

100

In the Appalachian Plateau, what is the main industry? 

Coal mining

200

This industry in the Blue Ridge Mountains provides visitors with opportunities to hike, camp, and do other outdoor activities.

Recreation

300

The main industry of the Valley and Ridge region is...

Farming

400

What are the 3 main industries of the Coastal Plain?

Federal military bases, tourism, and shipbuilding

500

All of the industries of the Piedmont are...

Farming, horse industry, federal government jobs, and technology companies

Water Features

100

This body of water lies between the main coast of Virginia and the Eastern Shore peninsula.

Chesapeake Bay

200

The city of Yorktown lies along this river.

York River

300

This river has the two important cities of Jamestown and our capital city, Richmond. It is the longest and widest river in Virginia. 

The James River

400

The city of Fredericksburg is located on the river at the fall line. This river an the Potomac River create the northernmost peninsula of Virginia.

The Rappahannock River

500

This river creates the border between Virginia and Maryland. It is the northernmost river of Virginia. The city of Alexandria, located on the fall line, can be found along this river.

The Potomac River

Border States

100

This state is located north of Virginia. They share the Potomac River as a natural boundary or border. 

Maryland

200

This state is located south of Virginia. This state and Virginia's border is decided by a line of latitude.

North Carolina

300

This state is northwest of Virginia. This state and Virginia were one state prior to the Civil War. 

West Virginia

400

This state is located southwest of Virginia. Early settlers once traveled through the Cumberland Gap, which it shares with Virginia and one other state. 

Tennessee

500

This state borders Virginia to the west and shares part of the Appalachian Plateau. It also shares the Cumberland Gap, where early settlers traveled through to move westward, with Virginia and one other state.

Kentucky