Regions of VA
"at the foot of mountains"
What natural border between the Coastal Plain (Tidewater) and the Piedmont prevents further travel on the river?
Fall Line
Which state borders VA to the south?
North Carolina
The 4 major rivers of VA all flow into the...
Chesapeake Bay
A piece of land bordered by water on three sides is called a...
Peninsula
What region of VA is located just west of the Fall Line and has rolling hills and fields?
Piedmont
Sarah is hiking the Blue Ridge Mountains. She is in part of what larger mountain system?
Appalachian Mountains
Which two states border VA's Appalachian Plateau?
Kentucky and West Virginia
What are VA's 2 bordering bodies of water?
Atlantic Ocean & Chesapeake Bay
An area of elevated land that is flat on top is called a...
Which region of VA has only a small part located in VA and the rest in bordering states?
Appalachian Plateau
What seperates the Eastern Shore from the mainland of VA?
Chesapeake Bay
TRUE OR FALSE:
Pennsylvania is a bordering state of VA.
False
The Chesapeake Bay was a major source of...
Food and transportation
Describe "Relative Location" in your own words.
Responses should include showing a connection between two places, such as using terms like "near," "next to," or "bordering"
Which VA region is located between the Piedmont and the Valley and Ridge regions?
Blue Ridge Mountains
TRUE OR FALSE:
The Eastern Shore is part of the Valley and Ridge region.
False (The Eastern Shore is located in the Coastal Plain region)
TRUE OR FALSE:
South Carolina is a bordering state of VA.
False
Jeremiah lives in Alexandria City. Which major VA river is closest to him?
Potomac
TRUE OR FALSE:
A peninsula is a large mountain with many rocks.
False (A peninsula is a piece of land bordered by water on three sides)
In which region do we find the Great Valley of VA?
Valley & Ridge
Appalachian Plateau
Valley and Ridge
Blue Ridge Mountains
Piedmont
Coastal Plain (Tidewater)
List the 5 bordering states of VA.
North Carolina
Tennessee
Kentucky
West Virginia
Maryland
List VA's 4 major rivers.
Potomac
Rappahannock
York
James
BONUS!! What is the title of Chapter 1 in your VA Studies textbook?
Geography