Bordering States & Relative Location
Virginia is directly north of this state.
North Carolina
Which region is farthest east?
Coastal Plain (Tidewater)
Which river flows through Richmond and Jamestown?
James River
Which 3 resources help determine what products are made in Virginia?
natural resources, human resources, and capital resources.
What is the natural border between the Coastal Plain and the Piedmont regions?
Fall Line
This is the only district that borders Virginia.
Washington DC.
Which region has rolling hills?
Piedmont
The city Alexandria is located along what river?
Potomac River
Which Virginia industry includes farming?
Agriculture
Which Virginia region has low, flat land near the Atlantic Ocean and Chesapeake Bay?
Coastal Plain (Tidewater)
Which boarding state is south west to Virginia?
Tennessee
Which region has the highest mountains?
Blue Ridge Mountains
Fredericksburg is located along what river?
Rappahannock River
Name two products commonly grown on Virginia's fertile land.
tobacco, peanuts, soybeans
Which Virginia region has rich soil that is good for growing crops and raising livestock?
Valley and Ridge
Finish the acronym:
Mustard With Ketchup Tastes _____
Nasty
Which region is known for coal mining?
Appalachian Plateau
Yorktown is located along what river?
York River
Name two major industries found in Virginia's Coastal Plain because it is close to water.
fishing, seafood harvesting, shipbuilding, military
Which Virginia region is the source of many of Virginia's major rivers?
Blue Ridge Mountains
Name the 5 boarding states to Virginia
Maryland, West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina
Put Virginia's regions in order from east to west.
Coastal Plain
Piedmont
Blue Ridge Mountains
Valley and Ridge
Appalachian Plateau
Lake Drummond and the Dismal Swamp are located in what region?
Coastal Plain Region
How is the Chesapeake Bay important to Virginia today? Name two reasons.
Provides food, serves as a transportation route, and offers a safe harbor for ships.
Why can't ships travel farther upstream at the Fall Line?
Rapids, rocks, and waterfalls prevent further travel.